Gonzalez will start Sunday's game against the Magic.
Gonzalez will make his first start of the season, sending Jordan Walsh to the bench. Gonzalez made three starts as a rookie last season, going scoreless twice before putting up an 18-point, 16-rebound double-double in Milwaukee on March 2.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Team option picked up
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The Celtics have exercised Gonzalez's third-year rookie-scale team option for the 2027-28 season, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
The move keeps Gonzalez under contract through the 2027-28 campaign as Boston continues investing in the young wing's development. The 20-year-old was selected with the 28th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and remains a developmental piece in the Celtics' rotation. His long-term fantasy value will depend on his ability to carve out a consistent role.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Scores 13 off bench
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Gonzalez finished Monday's 134-99 victory over Chicago with 13 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 24 minutes.
Gonzalez provided an impressive spark off Boston's bench, scoring seven points in the first quarter before finishing with his highest scoring total of the young season. The second-year forward also contributed on the glass and defensively, finishing with a team-best plus-34 rating. His well-rounded performance could help him secure a more consistent role in Boston's rotation, though his fantasy appeal remains limited to deeper formats.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Scoreless in 10 minutes
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Gonzalez accumulated zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds over 10 minutes during Tuesday's 121-113 loss to Detroit.
Gonzalez saw limited action after a productive preseason in which he showcased improved perimeter shooting. The second-year wing attempted just one shot and finished with a team-worst minus-15 rating. With Boston leaning more heavily on Sam Hauser and Baylor Scheierman off the bench, Gonzalez may struggle to secure enough minutes for meaningful fantasy production.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Delivers balanced performance in win
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Gonzalez registered 15 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 26 minutes in Thursday's 124-113 preseason win over the Cavaliers.
Gonzalez impressed with his versatility, contributing as both a scorer and facilitator while shooting efficiently from the field. The young wing connected on three triples and showed his ability to attack the basket. His five assists led the team,and his plus-seven rating led all starters. Gonzalez's all-around production should strengthen his case for a meaningful rotation role as Boston continues its preseason preparations. He's in the mix to start at shooting guard, as he's competing with Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser and Peyton Pritchard for that role.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Competing for starting role
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Gonzalez has a chance to claim a larger role in 2026-27 after the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George.
Assuming Boston remains steadfast in keeping Payton Pritchard as its sixth man off the bench, the competition for the starting spot at shooting guard should come down to Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman. Gonzalez made only three starts to Scheierman's 20 last regular season, so the former is likely to need a standout training camp this fall to make inroads in the race for a spot in the first unit.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Ruled out Saturday
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Gonzalez (rest) won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against Orlando, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Gonzalez will sit out the Celtics' Summer League finale after dropping 24 points in Wednesday's win over the Kings. Over three Las Vegas Summer League appearances, he averaged 18.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.7 steals in 34.7 minutes per tilt.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Sitting out Monday
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Gonzalez (rest) is sitting out Monday's Summer League game against the Hawks, per Jack Simone of BostonSportsJournal.com.
The Celtics appear to be holding Gonzalez out for maintenance reasons Monday. It's unclear if he'll make another appearance during the Las Vegas Summer League.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Set for plenty of reps this summer
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Gonzalez plans to play both FIBA qualifiers for Spain and in the Summer League for the Celtics, per Bobby Manning of Celtics on CLNS.
Gonzalez appears to be staying active this summer in preparation for his second NBA season in the fall. With Jaylen Brown's standing in Boston very much in limbo this offseason, Gonzalez could be thrust into a more significant role in 2026-27 if Brown is indeed traded away.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Logs 13 minutes in Game 7
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Gonzalez recorded zero points (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and three rebounds across 13 minutes during Saturday's 109-100 loss to the 76ers in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
With Jayson Tatum (knee) out, Gonzalez logged 13 minutes, his most of the series. However, the 20-year-old couldn't take advantage of his extra playing time by failing to register a point. Gonzalez had some flashes of production throughout his inaugural NBA season, although he still went on to average only 3.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.6 steals across 14.6 minutes in 74 regular-season contests. While he might see more action next season, he isn't expected to be productive enough to benefit fantasy managers, at least not consistently.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Exits rotation Wednesday
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Gonzalez (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Wednesday in the Celtics' 147-129 win over the Heat.
The rookie first-round pick is averaging just 14.8 minutes per game, but he had been a consistent part of head coach Joe Mazzulla's rotation throughout the season until he fell out of the mix Wednesday. Mazzulla ended up going with Baylor Scheierman (18 minutes) and Jordan Walsh (five minutes) as the team's reserve options on the wing and at forward, resulting in Gonzalez being handed his first DNP-CD since Nov. 29. Gonzalez could eventually re-emerge as an option in the second unit, but he's unlikely to be in line for extended playing time if he reclaims a rotation spot.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Productive off bench Thursday
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Gonzalez notched 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 28 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 104-102 loss to the Thunder.
With Jayson Tatum (Achilles) and Derrick White (knee) getting maintenance days, Gonzalez saw a significant workload with the second unit and scored in double digits for only the fourth time since the calendar flipped to 2026. The rookie forward has played 25-plus minutes in the last three games Tatum has missed, averaging 12.3 points, 9.0 boards, 2.0 threes, 1.7 steals, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 assists in 29.3 minutes.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Career-best performance
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Gonzalez provided 18 points (7-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals across 35 minutes during Monday's 108-81 victory over the Bucks.
Gonzalez came out of nowhere, recording his second double-double of the season, in what was easily the best performance of his young career. With Jaylen Brown (illness) taking the night off, Gonzalez moved into the starting lineup for just the third time all year. While this was certainly a strong effort, there is no need to overreact, given that he had scored more than five points only twice in his previous 13 games.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Making third start of season
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Gonzalez is starting Monday's game against the Bucks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Gonzalez will enter the starting lineup with Jaylen Brown (illness) downgraded to out Monday. This marks Gonzalez's third start of the season. He failed to contribute much in his last start Jan. 10 against the Spurs, finishing the game with four rebounds and three assists in 13 minutes.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Sends game to 2OT
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Gonzalez notched 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 19 minutes during Friday's 130-126 double-overtime victory over Brooklyn.
Gonzalez played just 19 minutes and only attempted four shots, but he arguably had the biggest impact on the outcome. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla inserted Gonzalez into the game for the final possession of the first overtime, where the rookie hit nothing but net on a game-tying corner three. It's worth monitoring whether or not he'll see additional minutes in the following games, especially after an impressive showing on the boards.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Hits rock bottom in win
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Gonzalez amassed zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 12 minutes during Friday's 140-122 win over the Pacers.
Gonzalez was terrible Friday, failing to score in just 12 minutes. After seemingly carving out a meaningful role for himself over the past few games, Gonzalez saw his minutes evaporate. Boston is not afraid to shuffle its rotation based on who is playing well on any given night, meaning players like Gonzalez are almost impossible to trust outside of deeper formats.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Logs 22 minutes Tuesday
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Gonzalez finished Tuesday's 123-117 win over the Knicks with four points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes.
Gonzalez logged 20-plus minutes for just the second time this season and saw double-digit minutes for the first time since Nov. 9. However, the rookie struggled to find his groove on the offensive end. Over his last five appearances, the 19-year-old has shot just 3-for-10 from the field.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Probable for Wednesday
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Gonzalez (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Gonzalez is dealing with a minor left ankle sprain that he suffered Tuesday against the 76ers. The rookie has played a small role thus far, posting averages of 3.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 12.8 minutes per contest.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Questionable to return
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Gonzalez is questionable to return to Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to a left ankle sprain, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.
Gonzalez is a depth option off the bench for the Celtics who's been heralded for his defensive ability, but he doesn't contribute much in fantasy. If the rookie can't return, look for Baylor Scheierman and Jordan Walsh to see a slight bump in minutes off the bench, depending on the defensive matchups.
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Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez: Plays just eight minutes
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Gonzalez logged two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound in eight minutes during Monday's 105-103 loss to the Jazz.
After drawing a start at the end of October, Gonzalez was moved back to the bench and has averaged 11 minutes in the four games since. The rookie has posted multiple steals in three of six appearances this season, but he remains on the fringes of Boston's rotation and is unlikely to see much playing time when the team is at full strength.
