Tillman is available to return from a three-game absence Tuesday due to left knee inflammation. The big man has received little playing time of late, though he could see a bump in minutes with Al Horford (toe) and Luke Kornet (personal) sidelined.

The Celtics have only one player on their injury report coming out of the All-Star break as they’re virtually at full strength. Xavier Tillman is listed as out with left knee inflammation for the 7 p.

Luke Kornet (personal) has already been ruled out against Toronto, so Tillman could be in line to share the backup center minutes with the probable Neemias Queta (illness) if Al Horford (toe) sits out.

However, his absence won't generate a big impact in fantasy, as he's averaging a mere 7.3 minutes per game in 2024-25. His next chance to play will come against the Raptors on Tuesday.

Tillman (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the 76ers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports. Tillman continues to deal with inflammation in his left knee, which will force him to miss a third straight game for the Celtics.

Read the recent NBA news and rumors for fantasy basketball. Boston Celtics forward Xavier Tillman (knee) has been ruled out for

The Boston Celtics are trying to be the first team in about a decade to repeat as NBA champions. After winning the title last year, they felt extremely confident that they were able to do so. Boston decided not to make any moves at the trade deadline to help improve their roster.

Jrue Holiday and Al Horford headline the Boston Celtics ' injury report going into Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The report reveals that Holiday will sit out the game as the Celtics are resting him. As for their veteran big man, Horford has a questionable status as he's dealing with a toe sprain.

The Celtics will be missing at least two important pieces when they visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.