Former Celtics forward Lamar Stevens has his next NBA stop, signing a 10-day contract with the Grizzlies, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The C’s traded Stevens at the deadline last season to the Grizzlies in the Xavier Tillman deal,

Tillman is available to return from a three-game absence Tuesday due to left knee inflammation. The big man has received little playing time of late, though he could see a bump in minutes with Al Horford (toe) and Luke Kornet (personal) sidelined.

The Celtics have only one player on their injury report coming out of the All-Star break as they’re virtually at full strength. Xavier Tillman is listed as out with left knee inflammation for the 7 p.

Luke Kornet (personal) has already been ruled out against Toronto, so Tillman could be in line to share the backup center minutes with the probable Neemias Queta (illness) if Al Horford (toe) sits out.

However, his absence won't generate a big impact in fantasy, as he's averaging a mere 7.3 minutes per game in 2024-25. His next chance to play will come against the Raptors on Tuesday.

After winning their first game following the All-Star break decisively against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Boston Celtics are expected to have a battle on their hands when they host the third-place New York Knicks Sunday afternoon at TD Garden.

T he Boston Celtics will be taking on the New York Knicks today and they will be missing a few crucial big men. Both Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman have been ruled out for this

Read the recent NBA news and rumors for fantasy basketball. Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman (knee) has been ruled out for

Tillman (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the 76ers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. Tillman continues to deal with inflammation in his left knee, which will force him to miss a third straight game for the Celtics.

Still, the Celtics know Craig won't be able to fill all of the holes on the team if they keep getting hurt. Despite having a lot of their players getting some rest over the All-Star break, they could be missing a lot of players against the Raptors on Tuesday.

Tillman (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the 76ers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics ' official site reports.

Barring a late setback, the Celtics should have all of their regulars available when they return to the court Thursday night in Philadelphia. Boston listed just one player on their first post-All-Star break injury report Wednesday, ruling out reserve forward Xavier Tillman (left knee inflammation) for their matchup with the 76ers.