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Celtics at Rockets: Money on the Floor, February 4, 2026
Charania adds that the Celtics are "cautiously optimistic" about Tatum returning later in the season. Tatum himself is on record saying he isn't ruling out a return, and by all accounts, his rehab is going swimmingly. "Clearly Jayson Tatum has a goal in his mind that he wants to play," Charania said. "Whether he can get there by the time we're in February, March or April, we'll see." How Boston performs this season is likely to factor into Tatum's decision as well, making this is an intriguing storyline to watch.
Brown will hit the sidelines for the second leg of a back-to-back due to a sore right knee and tightness in his left hamstring, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Heat. Jordan Walsh and Hugo Gonzalez should see a bump in minutes with Brown unavailable, while Derrick White and Payton Pritchard will be tasked with the heavy lifting on offense.
With Hauser out and Jaylen Brown (hamstring / knee) doubtful, the Celtics are expected to be shorthanded in the second leg of this back-to-back set. Hugo Gonzalez and Jordan Walsh will likely see a significant bump in minutes, while Josh Minott may enter the rotation. Hauser's next opportunity to play will come Friday against Miami.
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C. Boucher
It's widely believed that Boucher could be moved at the trade deadline, so this could certainly be related to that. Boucher is not part of Boston's rotation anyways.
