Boston wrapped the pandemic-impacted regular season with a 96-90 loss to Washington in the Orlando bubble, choosing to rest key players as a postseason matchup with Philadelphia loomed. Javonte Green carried the scoring load for the Celtics, dropping a season-high 23 points in a game that featured sub-40% shooting from both sides.

The date also marks Dennis Schroder’s 2021 contract with Boston, a deal that appeared team-friendly at the time but became a short-lived Celtic run before a midseason trade shipped him to Houston alongside Enes Kanter Freedom in exchange for Daniel Theis. Schroder averaged 14.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in his Boston stint, a reminder of how rest patterns and bubble-level rotations can swing fantasy value from upside to risk overnight.

These moments underscore how the Celtics’ late-season decisions influence fantasy planning: rest days, roles carved out in shorter windows, and the volatility of midseason acquisitions. For fantasy managers, the takeaway is clear—guaranteed minutes are rare in a loaded depth chart, and a single rest night can redefine a player’s ceiling in DFS and dynasty formats.

With frontcourt depth in flux and a coaching staff balancing health with playoff readiness, even players like Green can surge on spot opportunities, while veterans like Schroder remind us that a good-night’s work in a limited run may not translate to a steady fantasy floor. The bubble era left its mark on how the Celtics manage minutes and maximize value for the fantasy community.

Javonte Green signed with Detroit on a one-year deal, adding defensive savvy and toughness to a wing rotation that already features dynamic young wings. The deal makes 14 players under contract for the Pistons next season, though it isn’t clear if it’s fully guaranteed. Green, 32, is known for his perimeter defense and two-way versatility, averaging 5.1 points and 3.2 rebounds split between New Orleans and Cleveland last year after a Pelicans buyout.

Detroit’s likely starting duo appears to be Jaden Ivey and Ausar Thompson, with Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson coming off the bench behind them. Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland II should also be in the mix. The aim: push the defense into the top 10, giving coach a deeper, more flexible rotation on the wings. The addition reinforces a commitment to defense and adds another solid option in the backcourt/wing mix.

Green’s signing broadens the Pistons’ defensive schemes and offers a reliable defender to guard multiple positions. The wing depth will be tested as Ivey and Ausar anchor the lineup, with LeVert, Robinson, Sasser and Holland pushing for minutes as Detroit pursues a tougher, more versatile defensive identity.

Javonte Green signs a one-year deal with the Detroit Pistons, stepping into a defense-first wing role off the bench. His strength is versatility on the perimeter, guarding multiple positions and providing energy when the second unit checks in. Detroit aims to lean on his reliability in tight games and late shifts.

Duncan Robinson lands in Detroit via a trade from Miami, bringing proven three-point punch off the bench. The pairing with Green sets up a dynamic wing rotation where Green anchors defense while Robinson supplies spacing and scoring in bursts. Expect some minutes to be shared on the wings, with Robinson handling off-ball shooting duties and Green taking on tougher matchups.

Green split last season between New Orleans and Cleveland, logging modest minutes but delivering 5.1 PPG and 3.2 RPG per game. In Detroit, a focal point will be elevating his role to roughly the high-teens in favorable matchups, which could push him into the 18–22 minute range nightly and improve his peripheral stats when the calendar tilts toward defensive focus and pace.

Detroit’s playoff appearance last season ended in a first-round loss to New York. The Robinson acquisition, paired with Green’s defensive presence, deepens Detroit’s wing rotation and provides fantasy managers with a clearer path to role-based value from the second unit. Monitoring how the two players share court time in different matchups will be key for weekly projections.

In fantasy terms, Green’s value hinges on minutes, defensive stats, and the ability to convert a steady baseline of boards and steals. Robinson’s shooting upside raises ceiling nights when he connects from deep, especially in flush-backcourt schedules. The Pistons’ improving depth makes the wing duo a rotation-watch when setting weekly lineups.

On this date, we reflect on significant events and figures in Boston Celtics history. Fred Roberts was lost to the Miami Heat in the 1988 NBA expansion draft, only for the team to trade him to the Milwaukee Bucks soon after. During his tenure with the Celtics, he averaged 5.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, portraying the depth of the squad at that time.

Additionally, we celebrate the birthdays of two players associated with the Celtics. Gary Payton, born in 1968, was a notable guard who had a brief stint with the team in 2004, averaging 11.3 points and 6.1 assists in his lone season. He left Boston in a trade the following year. Meanwhile, Javonte Green, born in 1993, played with the Celtics from 2019 to 2021, contributing modestly with 3.7 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.

We also honor the memory of Jerry Kelly, who played in the Celtics' inaugural 1946-47 season. His contribution, while limited in statistics, is a testament to the rich legacy of the franchise.