Baylor Scheierman was listed day-to-day on Boston's Friday injury report with a rest issue, sitting out the Celtics' preseason game at the 76ers. He is expected to come off the bench in Saturday's preseason rematch against Philadelphia.
What happened
The Celtics listed Baylor Scheierman as day-to-day on their injury report issued Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:15 p.m. ET, with the issue marked rest, other. Boston had not previously listed a status for him. The listing came as the Celtics played a preseason game at the 76ers that tipped off at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV. Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports that Scheierman will come off the bench in Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers.
What it means for the Celtics
Boston is easing Scheierman back in before a Saturday preseason rematch with the 76ers, with no regular-season games played yet in 2026-27. Last season, he appeared in 77 games for the Celtics, averaging 18.6 minutes, 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists. In games without him, Boston's rotation has leaned on Jaylen Brown (34.4 minutes, 28.7 points), Derrick White (34.1 minutes, 16.5 points) and Jayson Tatum (32.6 minutes, 21.8 points), with Payton Pritchard, Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser, Anfernee Simons and Nikola Vucevic also logging extended minutes. The Celtics have no record to report yet with or without him this season.
What to watch
Look for an updated Celtics injury report ahead of Saturday's preseason game against the 76ers. The current report lists an expected return date of Oct. 20 for Scheierman. Boston's preseason schedule continues in the days that follow as the team builds toward the regular season; no further details on his timeline have been announced.
Is Baylor Scheierman playing vs the 76ers?
He was listed day-to-day with a rest issue for Boston's Friday, Oct. 16 preseason game at the 76ers. The injury report indicates he is expected to come off the bench in Saturday's preseason game against Philadelphia.
When will Baylor Scheierman be back?
The injury report lists an expected return date of Oct. 20. No further timeline has been announced.