Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Sat 5/17/25 9:55 AM

Tillman closed Friday's 119-81 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and three rebounds in eight minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman made his first appearance of the postseason Friday with the Celtics getting run out of the building. Playing in his second season with Boston, Tillman was used very sparingly, as he appeared in 33 regular-season contests and averaged 1.0 points and 1.3 rebounds in 7.0 minutes. Tillman is owed $2.5 million in 2025-26 for the final year of his deal.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Wed 4/2/25 7:12 PM

Tillman will come off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Heat, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After getting the starting nod for Monday's win against the Grizzlies, Tillman will return to the second unit for Wednesday's matchup against Miami. The 25-year-old big man hasn't made much of a fantasy impact this season while playing for the Celtics, averaging 7.2 minutes per game.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Mon 3/31/25 11:41 PM

Tillman scored two points (0-5 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and added three rebounds and one steal across eight minutes in Monday's 117-103 loss to the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman has largely been outside of the Boston rotation this season, but he got the chance to make a rare start Monday due to Jaylen Brown (knee) sitting out. He was limited to two brief shifts at the beginning of both halves and didn't make much of an impact during his time on the court while missing all five of his field-goal attempts. Tillman is likely to drop back out of the rotation if Brown returns for Wednesday's game against the Heat.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Mon 3/31/25 7:14 PM

Tillman will start at power forward in Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Brian Robb of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman hasn't appeared in a game since March 6, with four of his absences being the result of a left knee joint sprain. He was cleared to return to action for Saturday's 121-111 win over the Spurs, but he went unused off the bench in a coach's decision. Though he's been outside of the rotation for much of the season, Tillman will get a chance to make his second start of the season as he returns to Memphis, where he spent the first four and a half years of his career before being traded to Boston last February. Jaylen Brown (knee) will sit out Monday, but if he's back for the Celtics' next game Wednesday versus the Heat, Tillman will likely head back to the bench and see his minutes disappear.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Sat 3/29/25 2:33 PM

Tillman (knee) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Spurs, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman has missed the last 10 games for the Celtics due to a knee issue, but he will return to the floor Saturday in San Antonio. However, he 25-year-old big man likely won't make much of an impact from a fantasy perspective, as he averages 7.1 minutes per game off the bench for Boston this season.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Fri 3/28/25 6:09 PM

Tillman is questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs with a left knee joint sprain, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although Tillman has missed four straight games, he'll at least have a chance to return Saturday. With Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Luke Kornet all healthy in Boston's frontcourt, however, Tillman wouldn't be a lock to see the floor even if he's available against San Antonio.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Tue 3/25/25 7:52 PM

Tillman (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman's absence streak will extend to four games Wednesday due to a left knee joint sprain. Tillman's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with San Antonio.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Mon 3/24/25 3:44 PM

Tillman (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman hasn't played since March 6 and has made only three appearances since the beginning of February. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Phoenix, but the veteran doesn't have a return timetable.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Sat 3/22/25 8:16 PM

Tillman (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman will miss an eighth consecutive game with a left knee sprain, and the big man doesn't have a timetable for his return. However, Tillman doesn't see regular minutes when the Celtics' frontcourt is at full strength, so his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions.

Xavier Tillman
PF/C BOS
Thu 3/20/25 6:44 PM

Tillman (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Tillman will miss a seventh straight game for Boston while dealing with a knee issue. The next opportunity for the 25-year-old big man to get back on the floor for the defending NBA champions will be Sunday against the Trail Blazers.