Baylor Scheierman has been cleared, according to the Boston Celtics' injury report, lifting the day-to-day tag he had carried earlier Friday. He is now available for Boston's game at the 76ers.
What happened
The Celtics' injury report cleared Baylor Scheierman on Friday, Oct. 16 at 8:03 p.m. ET, removing the day-to-day status he had carried earlier that same day for rest. Boston listed no further detail on the issue and gave no specific return timetable beyond the clearance itself. Earlier Friday, the report had tagged Scheierman day-to-day under a rest designation; by the evening update, that tag was lifted and his status moved to cleared. No comment from the team accompanied the change.
What it means for the Celtics
Boston's next game is on the road against the 76ers, tipping off Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV. Scheierman averaged 18.6 minutes, 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 77 games last season, and his clearance keeps that depth available in the Celtics' backcourt and wing rotation. In games without him, the minutes have gone to Jaylen Brown (34.4 minutes), Derrick White (34.1), Jayson Tatum (32.6), Payton Pritchard (32.3), Neemias Queta (25.3), Sam Hauser (24.8), Anfernee Simons (24.5) and Nikola Vucevic (21.1). The 2026-27 season has not started, so Boston has no games to measure with or without him yet.
What to watch
The Celtics have not announced an expected return timetable beyond Friday's clearance, since none was tied to this update. Boston will issue its next injury report ahead of the following game, with Scheierman's name likely to reappear only if a new issue arises. The team is also carrying day-to-day tags for rest on Sam Hauser, Mitchell Robinson, Neemias Queta, Paul George, Payton Pritchard, Mike Conley, Derrick White and Jayson Tatum, plus Devin Carter listed day-to-day with an illness.
Is Baylor Scheierman playing at the 76ers?
Yes. The Celtics' injury report cleared him Friday, lifting the day-to-day tag he had carried earlier that day.
When will Baylor Scheierman be back?
He already is. The Celtics cleared him on Friday, Oct. 16, and no extended absence or return timetable was announced.