LUKE KORNET NEWS

Plays well off bench Kornet racked up 13 points (6-6 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 19 minutes during Sunday's 129-116 victory over Portland.

Impact Kristaps Porzingis (illness) sat this game out for Boston, and Kornet was able to snap out of his slump as a result -- Kornet scored a total of five points across 29 minutes of his previous two outings. With Al Horford likely to rest Monday against the Kings, Kornet could see a healthy workload in that contest.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday against Miami Kornet is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Heat on Friday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact With Jaylen Brown (knee) out Friday, head coach Joe Mazulla has opted to go with a big starting frontcourt of Kornet, Al Horford and Jayson Tatum. It marks the fifth time Kornet will be in the starting five over Boston's last seven games. Kornet has averaged 5.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 blocks over 21.3 minutes per game since the All-Star break.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Wednesday Kornet is not in Boston's starting lineup against Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Impact Kornet has started in four of the Celtics' last five games and has averaged 6.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 blocks over 25.4 minutes per game over that span. He'll come off the bench Wednesday due to the return of Al Horford (toe), but Kornet should still see prominent playing time due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis (illness).

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Kornet is in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Jazz on Monday.

Impact Kornet will make his fourth start since the beginning of March due to the absences of Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Al Horford (toe). Kornet has averaged 5.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 blocks over 23.2 minutes per game over his last five outings.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Boston hosts Utah after Tatum's 40-point game

Boston hosts the Utah Jazz after Jayson Tatum scored 40 points in the Boston Celtics' 111-101 win against the Los Angeles Lakers

MARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreating to bench Saturday Kornet will come off the bench against the Lakers on Saturday, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Kornet has started in the Celtics' last three games and has averaged 6.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 blocks over 28.7 minutes per contest. He'll come off the bench Saturday while Al Horford enters the starting lineup, but Kornet should still see some meaningful minutes off the bench due to Kristaps Porzingis (illness) being sidelined.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Productive as starter Kornet had nine points (4-4 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and four blocks in 32 minutes during Thursday's 123-105 win over the 76ers.

Impact Al Horford (toe) and Kristaps Porzingis (illness) were both held out Thursday, allowing Kornet to make another start for Boston. For the most part, he's been a serviceable streamer when the Celtics have been shorthanded this season. In 10 total starts this campaign, Kornet holds averages of 10.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.3 blocks and 0.9 steals.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double figures in start Kornet registered eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 FT), one rebound, four assists and one block over 31 minutes during Sunday's 110-103 victory over the Nuggets.

Impact Kornet got the starting nod due to injuries with multiple Boston players, contributing offensively while ending two points short of the double-digit mark. Kornet has started in eight games this season, tallying at least eight points and three assists in two of those contests.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Kornet will start Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Jrue Holiday (finger) sidelined, Boston will start Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Kornet. In seven starts this season, Kornet has averaged 11.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 2.4 blocks and 1.3 steals in 29.1 minutes per game.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Friday Kornet (personal) is available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Kornet missed the Celtics' last two games while attending to a personal matter, but the veteran center will suit up for Friday's clash against the top team in the Eastern Conference. Kornet could slide into the Celtics' starting lineup due to Kristaps Porzingis being ruled out with an illness.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Cleveland Kornet is questionable for Friday's game against Cleveland due to personal reasons, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Kornet has a chance to end a two-game absence Friday. If the big man doesn't rejoin the lineup, however, the Celtics may need Neemias Queta and Xavier Tillman to handle the backup center role. Jaylen Brown (thigh) and Jrue Holiday (finger) are also uncertain to play, so Al Horford could be tasked with a spot start.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland takes road win streak into matchup with Boston

Cleveland will try to keep its six-game road win streak alive when the Cavaliers play Boston

FEBRUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Wednesday Kornet (personal) will not play Wednesday against Detroit, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Impact Kornet will miss his second consecutive game with his next chance to play coming Friday against Cleveland. Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is questionable, so Torrey Craig and Neemias Queta may get a chance to see some reps at center.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit faces Boston, looks for 8th straight win

Detroit hosts Boston aiming to continue its seven-game win streak

FEBRUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brown scores 24 points as Celtics extend winning streak to six games, beat Raptors 111-101

Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Derrick White had 22 and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to six games by beating the Toronto Raptors 111-101

FEBRUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for Tuesday Kornet (personal) is out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Kornet's absence should clear up some extra minutes from the bench Tuesday, and his next chance to return arrives Wednesday in Detroit. With Al Horford (toe) questionable against Toronto, Neemias Queta (illness) and Xavier Tillman (knee) are likely to play and could split the backup center minutes.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pritchard and Tatum lead Celtics to 124-104 win over 76ers

Payton Pritchard made eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, Jayson Tatum finished with his fourth career triple-double, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 124-104

FEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coming off bench Monday Kornet is not in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Heat on Monday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Kornet was a late insert into the Celtics' starting lineup against the Knicks on Saturday, and he finished that contest with 14 points, 12 rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes in a 131-104 win. He will retreat to the bench Monday due to the return of Kristaps Porzingis (illness), though Kornet should see some playing time in double-big lineups alongside Porzingis and Al Horford against the Miami duo of Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Monday Kornet is not in the Celtics' starting lineup against the Heat on Monday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact Kornet was a late insert into the Celtics' starting lineup against the Knicks on Saturday, and he finished that contest with 14 points, 12 rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes in a 131-104 win. He will retreat to the bench Monday due to the return of Kristaps Porzingis (illness), though Kornet should see some playing time in double-big lineups alongside Porzingis and Al Horford against the Miami duo of Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in spot start Kornet chipped in 14 points (7-7 FG), 12 rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes during Saturday's 131-104 victory over the Knicks.

Impact Kornet delivered an impressive performance in Saturday's blowout win, recording his first double-double of the season. The big man also posted game-high marks in rebounds and swats. Kornet has now started in seven outings this season, during which he has averaged 11.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals across 29.1 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Porzingis ruled out shortly before start of Celtics-Knicks game because of illness

Kristaps Porzingis was ruled out shortly before the Boston Celtics’ game against the New York Knicks because of an illness

FEBRUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting sans Porzingis Kornet will start in Saturday's game against the Knicks, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Kristaps Porzingis was a late scratch for Saturday's game due to a non-COVID illness. Kornet will start alongside Al Horford and Jayson Tatum in the frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Porzingis Kornet will start in Saturday's game against the Knicks, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Kristaps Porzingis was a late scratch for Saturday's game due to a non-COVID illness. Kornet will start alongside Al Horford and Jayson Tatum in the frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tatum's jumper gives Celtics a 118-116 victory over the short-handed Pelicans

Jayson Tatum’s jumper with 0.7 seconds left gave the Boston Celtics a 118-116 victory over the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night

FEBRUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slides back to bench Kornet won't start Wednesday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Kornet picked up a spot start Monday due to Derrick White (leg) and Al Horford (toe) being sidelined. Although Horford remains out Wednesday, White is healthy and will take Kornet's spot in the first unit.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE