Sam

Hauser

Tatum missed Monday’s game against Utah, but he will have a chance to play against Oklahoma City. Sam Hauser dropped 33 points on nine three-pointers in that game as a starter and will have upside as a streaming option if Tatum misses another game.

Hauser was a viable streaming option with Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford all out Monday. The 27-year-old small forward came through with a huge scoring game. Hauser’s fantasy value is entirely contingent on the Celtics missing regular starters, but lines like tonight show that he can be a worthy streamer when the stars align.

The Celtics will play Monday’s game without Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Hauser and Kornet will fill the voids, and both players are worth streaming in deep leagues due to the lack of healthy frontcourt options for Boston.

Tatum is one of three key rotation players who will sit out Monday’s game, with Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford being the others. Sam Hauser will likely move into the starting lineup, where he can provide upside as a three-point shooter. Payton Pritchard will also have increased value, and he’s already rostered in most standard leagues.

After going off for 40 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in Saturday’s win over the Lakers, Tatum is on the initial injury report for Monday night. The Celtics star is dealing with right knee tendinopathy, and the matchup with the Jazz may be viewed as an opportunity to get Tatum an additional day of rest. If he cannot play, Sam Hauser will take on a more prominent role within the rotation, potentially as a starter.

Holiday will return following a four-game absence, and he’ll likely get the unfavorable task of guarding the red-hot Luka Doncic. Hauser will be back in action after just one game on the sideline, and he’s expected to handle his typical role as a three-point specialist off the bench.

Hauser was held out of Thursday’s win over the 76ers, as he sprained his right ankle the night prior against Portland. With Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum available, Hauser’s role will be limited if the Celtics clear him to play against the resurgent Lakers.

Tatum sat out Wednesday, and Hauser replaced him in the starting five. Hauser will head to the bench as Tatum returns, and the latter should handle his typical workload for the second night of Boston’s back-to-back set.

Hauser started Wednesday’s win over the Trail Blazers but struggled, shooting 2-of-9 from the field, and a sprained right ankle may have been a factor. If he can play against the 76ers, Hauser will likely remain in the starting lineup, as Jaylen Brown (knee) has been ruled out. If not, Jordan Walsh could potentially move into the starting five after playing 21 minutes off the bench on Wednesday.

Tatum was held out of Wednesday’s win over the Trail Blazers, with Sam Hauser replacing him in the starting lineup. However, Hauser is also questionable for Thursday night. If both can play, Hauser will likely remain a starter because Jaylen Brown (knee) is unavailable. Payton Pritchard logged heavy minutes due to the absences, and Jordan Walsh was also part of the rotation off the bench.