MAY 4, 2024 • MASSLIVE.COM
LUKE KORNET #40 - CENTER - BOSTON CELTICS
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5.2 RPG •
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5.6 PPG
5.2 RPG
1.6 APG
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Celtics Mailbag: Jayson Tatum in crunch time, Luke Kornet role The Celtics will return to action in the second round next week.
Gets five minutes in return Kornet (calf) tallied two points (2-2 FT) and one rebound across five minutes Saturday in the Celtics' 104-84 win over the Heat in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series.
Impact After Kornet was ruled out of the Celtics' playoff opener April 21, head coach Joe Mazzulla labeled the backup center as week-to-week after he strained his right calf during a practice. Ultimately, Kornet missed just two games on account of the issue, as he took back a small role in the Boston rotation in his return to action Saturday. Kornet is unlikely to see his playing time grow substantially as the Celtics' playoff run continues.
APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Saturday Kornet (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Impact The availability of Kornet means the Celtics will be at full strength for Game 3 of the series against the Heat. Kornet should see minutes off the bench, though he's likely to have a very limited role with both Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford available.
APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Likely available Saturday Kornet (calf) is probable for Saturday's Game 3 in Miami.
Impact After starting the final two regular-season games while the usual starters rested, Kornet was sidelined for the first two postseason games while rehabbing a calf injury. Even if he gets the green light, Kornet isn't guaranteed a significant role, especially if Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis remain healthy.
APRIL 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets in work Thursday Coach Joe Mazzule said Thursday that Kornet (calf) is feeling good and more will be known about his injury Friday depending on how he responds to work being done on the court, Jay...
Impact Kornet has already missed the first two games of Boston's first-round series against Miami with a calf injury. While Kornet could return to action if the series is drawn out, the Celtics appear to be using Al Horford as their sole bench big.
APRIL 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics without Luke Kornet for game two vs. Miami The Boston Celtics will be without Luke Kornet for the second straight game.
APRIL 23, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
Celtics center Luke Kornet out for Game 1 against Heat. Miami's Duncan Robinson will play
Celtics reserve center Luke Kornet is out for Game 1 of Boston’s first-round series against the Miami Heat with a strained right calfAPRIL 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set for multi-game absence Kornet (calf) is regarded as "week-to-week" after suffering a calf injury at practice this week, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Kornet's injury opens the door for Xavier Tillman to log third-string center minutes and step into the occasional frontcourt mismatch scenario with his strength. Kornet averaged just 2.1 points and 1.3 rebounds in 4.0 minutes across eight postseason appearances last year, so there isn't precedent for much rotational change in Boston.
APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out for series opener Sunday Kornet is out for Sunday's game against the Heat due to a right calf strain, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Impact Kornet gives the Celtics size down low, but he wasn't expected to play heavy minutes off the bench as long as Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford are healthy. Kornet averaged 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 blocks across 15.6 minutes per game in 63 regular-season appeaeances.
APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Notches three blocks vs. Wizards Kornet registered 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 27 minutes during Sunday's 132-122 win over Washington.
Impact Like Friday's game against Charlotte, Kornet was in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest with the Celtics resting all of their starters plus Al Horford (rest). Kornet registered three blocks for the eighth time this season, and he ended scored in double digits for a second straight game. Kornet established himself as a key big man off the bench for Boston, and he finishes the season averaging 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over 15.6 minutes per game.
APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Double-double vs. Charlotte Kornet logged 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Friday's 131-98 win over the Hornets.
Impact Kornet got his sixth start of the season Friday with the Celtics resting all of their starters plus Al Horford (toe). Kornet took advantage of the opportunity, as he managed to register his first double-double of the season and the third of his career. He'll likely get the start at center for Boston's regular-season finale against Washington on Sunday.
APRIL 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod Kornet is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Hornets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Impact Kornet will replace Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) in the starting lineup Friday. Kornet is averaging 10.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.4 blocks in 30.0 minutes across his last five starting appearances.
APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Kornet isn't starting Monday's game against the Hawks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Impact Kornet got the nod at center Saturday against the Bulls, but he'll retreat to his usual bench role with Kristaps Porzingis back in action following a maintenance day off. Kornet is averaging 6.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 blocks in 11 March appearances (three starts).
MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
No contesting it: Luke Kornet is the funniest player on the Celtics - The Boston Globe League-leading Boston isn't always all business, thanks to the backup center and his sense of humor.
MARCH 24, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Flirts with double-double in start Kornet supplied eight points (4-5 FG), 13 rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 31 minutes during Saturday's 124-113 win over Chicago.
Impact Kornet moved into the starting lineup Saturday, replacing Kristaps Prorzingis who was given the night off as part of his injury management. As he tends to do whenever he is afforded significant minutes, Kornet came through for anyone who happened to stream him in. While he is probably not worth holding, managers should continue to monitor the rotation in Boston, waiting for the perfect opportunity to snap him up again.
MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Chicago Kornet is in the starting lineup to face the Bulls on Saturday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Impact Kornet will move to the starting lineup with Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) sidelined, and he will slot at center alongside Al Horford in the frontcourt. Kornet is averaging 10.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.5 blocks per game in a starting role this season.
MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Moves back to bench Kornet isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Impact Kornet will be replaced by Al Horford in the starting lineup Wednesday. Kornet is averaging 8.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 assists in 17.8 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.
MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Plays his part Kornet registered four points (2-4 FG), 10 rebounds, three blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 119-94 win over the Pistons.
Impact In addition to strong rim protection and defensive playmaking, Kornet racked up six offensive rebounds, all of which came in the first half. Among all players with at least 200 rebounds this season, Kornet's 14.1 percent offensive rebounding rate is the seventh best mark in the league.
MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Draws another spot start Kornet is starting Monday's game against Detroit, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Impact Kornet will join the starting lineup for the second time in four games, as the Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum (ankle), Sam Hauser (ankle) and Al Horford (rest). Kornet tallied 12 points, nine rebounds, six assists and one block over 28 minutes in Tuesday's spot start against the Jazz.
MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Prolific in rare start Kornet finished with 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one block across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 123-107 victory over the Jazz.
Impact The Green Kornet was fantastic in what was only his third start of the season. The absence of Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Al Horford (toe) allowed Kornet to shine. His nine rebounds matched his season high. The Vanderbilt product produced exactly the kind of spark needed by Boston on the end of their five-game road trip. Alas, Kornet will probably return to his reserve role when the C's return to Boston on Thursday to face the Suns.
MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod Kornet is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Jazz.
Impact With Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) and Al Horford (toe) out, Kornet will enter the starting lineup. Kornet is averaging 13.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.0 blocks in 31.5 minutes across his previous two starts this season.
MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sharp in win Kornet closed with 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one block in 20 minutes during Saturday's 117-107 victory over the Suns.
Impact Kornet capitalized on his looks from the field, chipped it on the glass, and brought his signature brand of two-way activity to the Celtics' bench rotation. Xavier Tillman was a healthy scratch Saturday, and it will be interesting to see if he re-emerges in a role Monday against Portland, but Kornet is firmly ahead on Boston's depth chart.
MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets 15 minutes in return Kornet (hamstring) tallied two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 15 minutes in Sunday's 131-91 win over the Grizzlies.
Impact In his return from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury, Kornet re-entered the rotation as the Celtics' backup center. Fellow center Neemias Queta nearly produced a double-double off the bench with eight points and eight rebounds, but he was clearly behind Kornet, as Queta didn't check into the game until 9:40 remained in the fourth quarter. The Celtics were without Jaylen Brown (back) on Sunday and moved Al Horford into the starting five in his stead, so Kornet's minutes ceiling could be a bit lower Wednesday against the Hawks if Brown is back in action and Horford is moved to the bench.
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Kornet (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against Memphis, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Impact As expected, Kornet will shake off a probable tag and suit up Sunday, ending a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury. Before he was sidelined, the backup big man played at least 18 minutes in four straight games, averaging 8.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 19.8 minutes during that stretch.
FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Probable for Sunday Kornet (hamstring) is probable for Sunday's game against Memphis, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Impact Kornet is expected to return after three consecutive games on the sidelines. Boston's backup center is averaging 6.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.3 blocks in 19.1 minutes over his past 10 games.
FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
