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Mann has missed Charlotte’s last two games with a sprained left ankle, leading to Drew Peterson entering the rotation. However, he was not productive enough to merit being streamed, and the Hornets should have Brandon Miller (shoulder) available since he is off the injury report. Mann will play rotation minutes if available, but there’s no need to roster him.

Mann was initially doubtful for Wednesday’s game after injuring his ankle during Monday’s loss to the Raptors. While Drew Peterson did play some following Mann’s exit, taking on a similar role is unlikely. There’s no need to consider streaming him since LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton are available.

Mann exited early from Monday’s game against Toronto, and he is expected to remain out for at least one more game. Drew Peterson took on a few extra minutes, but he isn’t a player to consider rostering. LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton may just end up taking on a few extra minutes with Mann out.

Mann exited Monday’s game with 1:33 remaining in the second quarter and did not return due to a sore left ankle. His potential absence for future games would not impact fantasy basketball. However, Drew Peterson played a few minutes off the bench in the second half while Mann was unavailable. There’s no need to consider adding Peterson.

After spending his first two seasons with the Celtics, Peterson is reportedly headed to Charlotte. The player and his new head coach are familiar with each other, as Hornets coach Charles Lee was a Celtics assistant during the 2023-24 season. While the change of scenery may result in more opportunities for Peterson, he is not a player to target in fantasy drafts.

Brown did not play in Thursday’s win over the 76ers, sitting due to a sore knee. The game was also Boston’s second game in as many nights. He’ll return to the starting lineup, with Drew Peterson returning to the bench. Peterson, who logged 13 minutes on Thursday, may fall out of the rotation entirely.

Boston was already shorthanded on Wednesday and will have even fewer options available against Philadelphia. Tatum and White are the only two typical starters available. Peterson will make his first start of the season, but Payton Pritchard will likely fill out more minutes after scoring 43 points on Wednesday.

Peterson is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. His absence does not impact fantasy basketball, but it may lead to a few more minutes for Jordan Walsh if Boston takes care of New Orleans with relative ease.

Peterson has seen most of his minutes this season during blowouts, and while the Celtics are able to be on the right side of lopsided scores often, that hasn’t allowed Peterson to play a consistent role this season. His absence won’t impact the team’s rotation.

Hauser is a late addition to the injury report after getting the starting nod on Sunday night. Jayson Tatum and Derrick White will play, but Tatum will be the only starter from Sunday’s game that will be available for this game. Jaylen Brown is still questionable, but with Hauser sidelined, there will be at least one open starting spot. Payton Pritchard and Drew Peterson (25 minutes on Sunday) are both candidates to start and play extra minutes in this game.