Devin Carter's day-to-day listing on the Oct. 10 injury report shifted from a rest issue to illness, and he has been ruled out for Saturday's exhibition game against the 76ers. Boston will play its preseason opener against Philadelphia without him.
What happened
Carter was updated on the Oct. 10 injury report at 8:05 p.m. ET, still carrying the same day-to-day status he had earlier in the day, but the cause changed from a rest issue to illness. Jack Simone of BostonSportsJournal.com reports that Carter has been ruled out for Saturday's exhibition game against the 76ers. The report does not give further detail on the illness, and no timeline for when symptoms might clear has been announced beyond the listed return date.
What it means for the Celtics
Boston's preseason game against the 76ers tips off Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on NBA TV, and Carter will not play. Last season he averaged 18.4 minutes, 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists over 38 games. With him out, backcourt minutes shift to Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Anfernee Simons, who have logged 34.1, 32.3 and 24.5 minutes without him, with Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum carrying the wing load. The Celtics are 0-0, with the 2026-27 season not yet underway, so there is no record with or without him to cite.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether the illness has cleared in time for Carter to return to the preseason rotation. His expected return is listed as Oct. 14, 2026, on the injury report. Boston continues its exhibition slate as it works him back before the 2026-27 regular season opens this month.
Is Devin Carter playing vs the 76ers?
No. Carter has been ruled out for Saturday's exhibition game against the 76ers with an illness, according to the injury report.
When will Devin Carter be back?
The injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 14, 2026.