Luke Kornet C SAS Thu 12/5/24 3:34 AM
Luke Kornet
C SAS
Kornet finished Wednesday's 130-120 victory over the Pistons with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 21 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Kornet played at least 20 minutes for the second straight game, coming within a whisker of his first double-double of the season. Despite being the third-string center in Boston, injuries and rest often afford Kornet additional playing time, much like this performance. Whenever one of either Kristaps Porzingis or Al Horford is given the night off, Kornet should be at the top of the list of beneficiaries.
Luke Kornet C SAS Wed 12/4/24 7:23 PM
Luke Kornet
C SAS
Kornet isn't part of the second unit for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kornet drew a start Monday for the second leg of a back-to-back set. However, with the Celtics frontcourt healthy, Kornet will rejoin the reserves. He swatted six shots in 27 minutes during the start.
Luke Kornet C SAS Tue 12/3/24 12:57 AM
Luke Kornet
C SAS
Kornet produced six points (3-4 FG), four rebounds, three assists and six blocks in 27 minutes during Monday's 108-89 victory over the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
Making his third start of the season, Kornet swatted a season-high six shots while filling in at center for the resting Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford on the second night of a back-to-back set. Kornet did a fine job defending Bam Adebayo, who went just 6-for-18 from the field for the Heat. Kornet doesn't necessarily have a defined role in Boston's rotation on a nightly basis, but he's been effective in 10 appearances as a starter since 2023-24, averaging 10.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.5 blocks in 28.2 minutes per game while shooting 74.6 percent from the floor during this period dating back to last season. The 29-year-old veteran big man is a worthy plug-and-play option for fantasy managers on occasions that he joins the first unit, which is something to watch out for when the Celtics play back-to-back games once again Friday against the Bucks and Saturday against the Grizzlies.
Luke Kornet C SAS Mon 12/2/24 7:07 PM
Luke Kornet
C SAS
Kornet is in the Celtics' starting five for Monday's game against the Heat, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kornet will make his third start of the 2024-25 campaign Monday due to the absences of Kristaps Porzingis (rest) and Al Horford (rest/toe), which means Neemias Queta should see increased minutes off the bench. In his last start, Kornet logged 19 points, four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes against the Hornets on Nov. 2.
Luke Kornet C SAS Fri 11/29/24 6:14 PM
Luke Kornet
C SAS
Kornet (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kornet will suit up after a two-game absence due to right hamstring tightness. The big man has missed three of the club's last four games, and in his last five appearances he has averaged 3.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 15.6 minutes per game.
Luke Kornet C SAS Thu 11/28/24 6:30 PM
Luke Kornet
C SAS
Kornet (hamstring) is probable for Friday's game against the Bulls, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kornet is dealing with right hamstring tightness, but the probable tag suggests the big man could be ready to return Friday. However, Al Horford (illness) is also expected back and Kristaps Porzingis is also available, so Kornet isn't expected to be a major factor in the rotation in the short term.
Luke Kornet C SAS Mon 11/25/24 5:45 PM
Luke Kornet
C SAS
Kornet (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Kornet and Al Horford (illness) have been downgraded from doubtful to out, However, Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is cleared to make his season debut. Kornet's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Chicago.
Luke Kornet C SAS Mon 11/25/24 12:16 PM
Luke Kornet
C SAS
Kornet (hamstring) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Kornet is expected to miss his second game in a row, while Al Horford (illness) is expected to sit as well. The Celtics are expected to get Kristaps Porzingis (foot) back in the lineup, however, so Kornet's fantasy appeal is likely going to take a big hit going forward.
Luke Kornet C SAS Sun 11/24/24 2:10 PM
Luke Kornet
C SAS
Kornet has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves due to right hamstring tightness.
EDGE Analysis
Kornet is dealing with a lingering hamstring injury and was a late scratch for Sunday's matchup. With the big man out, Neemias Queta will likely see an uptick in playing time off the bench behind Al Horford.
Luke Kornet C SAS Sat 11/23/24 5:12 AM
Luke Kornet
C SAS
Kornet closed Friday's 108-96 win over the Wizards with six points (3-3 FG, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 24 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Kornet played at least 24 minutes for just the second time in the past nine games, continuing his underwhelming start to the season. With Kristaps Porzingis yet to see the court, there was some belief that Kornet would assume the role as the backup center behind veteran Al Horford. However, Neemias Queta has seemingly moved ahead of Kornet in the rotation, cutting into his overall appeal even more.