Xavier Tillman Rumors

Taylor Snow: Celtics first-rounder Hugo Gonzalez had the longest hand measurement of any player at the Draft Combine. 10.25 inches from the tip of his middle finger to the base of his palm. Only three players in the last 15 years have measured over 10 inches in hand length at the Combine: 1. Tacko Fall – 10.50" 2. Hugo Gonzalez – 10.25" Xavier Tillman – 10.25"

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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said he wanted to "validate the roster" by starting Tillman, who had not played since March 6. “He can still impact winning," Mazzulla said. "I just appreciate who he is as a person and I think you’ve got to validate the roster at times. I know that he can still help us, and there may be an opportunity where he does. I was grateful that we were able to give him that opportunity to be able to do that."

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Bobby Manning: Mazzulla on Tillman starting: "You have moments where you're able to validate the entire roster ... X can still impact winning. Yeah, he was 0/5, but he got two big rebounds." Also mentions hitting Edey with fouls and forcing a steal. Says he still thinks Tillman can help them

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John Karalis: Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis have been ruled out today vs. Portland. Jaylen Brown and Xavier Tillman were already out. Jayson Tatum is available to play.

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Bobby Manning: Mazzulla emphasized that the small lineup and Scheierman changed the game tonight as they tried to combat the #Nets' speed... "Half the locker room has been in the position that he's been in." Lists White, Tillman, Queta, Walsh and others among those who have taken that route.

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Boston Celtics: We have assigned Neemias Queta, Xavier Tillman and Jordan Walsh to the @MaineCeltics for their practice today at the Auerbach Center. Queta, Tillman and Walsh will be recalled upon the conclusion of practice.

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Boston Celtics: Injury Report for tomorrow at Toronto: Jrue Holiday (rest) - OUT Al Horford (left big toe sprain) - QUESTIONABLE Luke Kornet (personal reasons) - OUT Neemias Queta (illness, non-Covid) - PROBABLE Xavier Tillman (left knee inflammation) - PROBABLE

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Bobby Manning: Xavier Tillman out and Neemias Queta questionable with an illness tomorrow vs. NYK.

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John Karalis: Xavier Tillman is out tomorrow vs Philadelphia with left knee inflammation

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The Hawks hosted an MLK Day of Service to address food insecurity on Jan. 13. Typically, on MLK Day, the Hawks would host a game to celebrate King’s legacy with a gospel choir announce their starting lineup. Celtics forward Xavier Tillman participated in an MLK-themed shirt design activity with 30 youth from Family Independence and Casa Esperanza – Latinas y Niños on Jan. 7. The Celtics hosted an HBCU Experience Event on Jan. 16 centering on Dr. King’s HBCU experience at Morehouse College in Atlanta. The Celtics also plan to celebrate King’s legacy during Saturday’s game against the Hawks with players wearing the MLK shooting shirts, player addresses and a national anthem performance by civil rights activist and singer Danny Rivera.

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John Karalis: Kristaps Porzingis is AVAILABLE tonight vs. Chicago. Sam Hauser and Xavier Tillman are OUT

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Justin Turpin: Taylor Jenkins on Xavier Tillman: “Getting to know him off the court, too, as a husband and a father, he’s one of the most unbelievable players I've ever been around – a guy that's ultimate team oriented, all about winning and all about sacrifice.”

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Bobby Manning: Mazzulla said Xavier Tillman joined Porzingis for the Maine practice because he wanted to play.

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Jared Weiss: Kristaps Porzingis is progressing in his surgery recovery and will practice with the Maine Celtics this afternoon alongside Xavier Tillman, the Celtics announced.

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