Impact Stevens drew a spot start Saturday against Portland, but he'll return to a bench role for Monday's action. Trey Jemison will start at center with Stevens serving as a reserve.
MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE
LAMAR STEVENS
Retreats to bench Stevens isn't starting Monday's game against Brooklyn.
Starting Saturday Stevens will enter the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Portland.
Impact Jaren Jackson (quadriceps) is out again Saturday, but Stevens will replace Trey Jemison in the starting five. In seven appearances for the Grizzlies, Stevens holds averages of 12.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Drops season-high 19 on Friday Stevens posted a season-high 19 points (7-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes off the bench during Friday's 122-92 loss to Portland.
Impact No Grizzlies starter scored more than 10 points Friday, and Stevens and Jake LaRavia (21 points) ended up carrying the load on offense for the club. Stevens has been a fairly consistent contributor in the Memphis frontcourt since joining the team at the trade deadline, and over the last seven games he's averaging 12.1 points, 5.1 boards, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in just 20.7 minutes a contest while shooting 56.3 percent from the floor.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Strong play continues Stevens provided 17 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 23 minutes during Monday's 111-86 loss to the Nets.
Impact Stevens entered Monday's contest averaging 11.3 points and 7.0 rebounds on 51.4 percent shooting in 22.8 minutes across his last four appearances. He continued his momentum in a consistent workload against Brooklyn, leading the Grizzlies in scoring Monday.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Lamar Stevens Highlights | Memphis Grizzlies vs. Brooklyn Nets
FEBRUARY 27 • YOUTUBE
Could play against Charlotte Stevens (recently traded) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.
Impact Stevens was traded from the Celtics to the Grizzlies in exchange for Xavier Tillman on Wednesday. While Stevens is seemingly available to make his Memphis debut against Charlotte, it's unclear how much playing time he will receive.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Former Penn State basketball star Lamar Stevens on the move at NBA trade deadline The Boston Celtics traded Lamar Stevens, the No. 2 scorer in Penn State basketball history, to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.
FEBRUARY 8 • 247SPORTS.COM
Celtics sense opportunity for Lamar Stevens after Grizzlies trade Lamar Stevens is now headed to Memphis, where he'll likely get a bigger opportunity.
FEBRUARY 8 • MASSLIVE.COM
Celtics acquire Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies for Lamar Stevens, pair of 2nd-round picks
The East-leading Celtics added some depth at center, acquiring big man Xavier Tillman from the Grizzlies in exchange for forward Lamar Stevens and two future second-round draft pic...FEBRUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celtics acquire forward Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies for Lamar Stevens and two second-round picks - The Boston Globe The 6-foot-8-inch Tillman is a strong and versatile defender who will give the Celtics a boost at that end of the floor.
FEBRUARY 7 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Headed to Memphis The Celtics traded Lamar Stevens and two second-round picks to the Grizzlies in exchange for Xavier Tillman (knee) on Wednesday, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports.
Impact Stevens has been an inconsistent part of Boston's rotation this season, averaging 2.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 6.4 minutes across 19 appearances. However, the 26-year-old forward should receive increased playing time on a Grizzlies team that has been ravaged by injuries.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Scores eight points in loss Stevens amassed eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and one assist in eight minutes during Saturday's 115-96 loss to the Clippers.
Impact Stevens matched his season-high of eight points, playing additional minutes as the Celtics threw in the towel early. Although he has popped up on the stat sheet sporadically over the past few weeks, fantasy managers need not concern themselves with Stevens given his current role.
JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Thursday Stevens (illness) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pistons, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Impact Stevens will return to action Thursday after missing the Celtics' previous game with a non-COVID injury. The 26-year-old forward is averaging 3.6 points and 1.2 rebounds in 6.4 minutes across his last five appearances.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to play Thursday Stevens (illness) is probable for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Impact Stevens was unavailable for Monday's game against the Lakers due to a non-COVID illness, but he'll likely be able to return Thursday. However, he's unlikely to see much playing time against Detroit.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Stevens (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.
Impact Stevens cracked the rotation recently due to numerous injuries, but his absence shouldn't impact fantasy, as the Celtics are close to full strength Monday. Stevens' next chance to suit up will come Thursday versus the Pistons.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with illness Stevens is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers due to a non-COVID illness.
Impact Stevens has been the beneficiary of injuries as of late, seeing minutes in five of the last six games. With Al Horford and Luke Kornet (adductor, probable) likely back in the lineup, the rotation doesn't figure to be impacted much if Stevens is unable to go.
DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back to bench Stevens won't start Sunday's game against the Magic, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Impact With Al Horford (rest), Kristaps Porzingis (calf) and Luke Kornet (thigh) all sidelined, Stevens drew a spot start Friday. He finished the contest with eight points, three rebounds, two steals and a block in 14 minutes. Horford and Porzinigs are both available Sunday, so Stevens may only see the court if the game turns into a blowout.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Friday Stevens will start Friday's game against the Magic.
Impact With Al Horford (rest), Kristaps Porzingis (calf) and Luke Kornet (thigh) all sidelined, Stevens will draw the start at center. On Thursday, Stevens played nine minutes during a 116-107 win over Cleveland, totaling four points, one rebound, one assist, one steal and one block.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores four in win Stevens closed with four points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal over nine minutes during Thursday's 116-107 victory over the Cavaliers.
Impact Stevens hasn't been a regular part of Boston's rotation this year, but he saw a few minutes off the bench against his former team Thursday. While he contributed in multiple statistical categories, it seems unlikely that his performance will spark many more opportunities moving forward.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lamar Stevens reveals Celtics bench's leader early this season When the Celtics traded away their depth this offseason, it also meant they needed a new bench leader.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Makes Celtics debut Monday night Stevens ended with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and two rebounds across six minutes during Monday's 126-107 win over the Wizards.
Impact Stevens entered the contest well after Boston had earned a big lead versus the talent-challenged Wizards. But, he played well during his limited run. After averaging 18 minutes per game in Cleveland last season, it was a bit of a surprise for Stevens to receive DNP-Coach's Decisions in both of Boston's first two games. The 6-foot-6 forward is buried on the depth chart behind stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as well as reserves Al Horford, Sam Hauser and Oshae Brissett. But Stevens' proven track record implies he'll receive slightly more playing time once familiar with the Celtics' system.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lamar Stevens delivers strong case for Celtics roster spot The Celtics may have found an appealing energy guy for the bench with roster cuts looming.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Middling in defeat Stevens supplied 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 27 minutes during Monday's 114-107 preseason loss to the Knicks.
Impact Stevens joined the Celtics at the end of September but stepped into a normal workload with Boston resting all of its key contributors Monday. The 26-year-old profiles as a defensively-oriented depth piece for the Celtics.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lamar Stevens Shares Why He Chose Celtics Over Other Suitors Eleven days before training camp, the Celtics added Lamar Stevens to bolster their depth. The former Penn State Nittany Lion had multiple te...
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lamar Stevens Shares Why He Chose Celtics Over Other Suitors Eleven days before training camp, the Celtics added Lamar Stevens to bolster their depth. The former Penn State Nittany Lion had multiple te...
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
