JANUARY 22, 2023•BOSTON.COM
Payton Pritchard proves worth to Celtics amid trade rumors in win vs. RaptorsPayton Pritchard's struggled to crack the rotation at time's this season, but proved he can help the Celtics in a big way on Saturday. Read...
Damon Stoudamire remains as close as ever with suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka - The Boston GlobeTo the Celtics assistant coach, Udoka's well-being is what matters most. “You’re talking about a relationship that dates back 30 years,” Sto...
JANUARY 22, 2023•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
For the Celtics, a Quiet Trade Deadline May Prove BestSaturday’s 106-104 win against the Raptors was a sterling example of how deep this iteration of the Celtics is. Boston’s bench outscored Tor...
JANUARY 22, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Precious Achiuwa - Remains in starting lineupAchiuwa will start at center in Sunday's game against the Knicks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
ImpactAchiuwa drew his start of the season Saturday with Fred VanVleet (ribs) out, but the former will remain in the starting lineup Sunday despite the latter being cleared, as OG Anunoby (ankle) is now sidelined. Achiuwa posted 17 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks across a season-high 37 minutes against Boston and will look to maintain his strong play against New York.
JANUARY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Dalano Banton - Officially outBanton (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Knicks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
ImpactBanton remains out with a right hip pointer. He's not a part of Toronto's regular rotation, so his extended absence hasn't impacted the Raptors' game plan.
JANUARY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
OG Anunoby - Ruled outAnunoby (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Knicks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
ImpactAnunoby left Saturday's loss to the Celtics with a sore right ankle and will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup while the Raptors await the results of an MRI. Until an updated diagnosis is provided for Anunoby, he'll be considered day-to-day, leaving his availability uncertain as the Raptors head into a three-game week.
JANUARY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Fred VanVleet - Will play SundayVanVleet (ribs) will play Sunday against the Knicks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
ImpactVanVleet was in danger of missing a second straight contest due to soreness in his right ribs, but he'll ultimately play through the issue. Over his past five appearances, the point guard has averaged 21.3 points, 7.9 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 37.1 minutes per game.
JANUARY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
