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  • • Celtics Notes: Porzingis, Tatum, Brown, Tournament
    Kristaps Porzingis indicated on his Instagram account that he got encouraging results from an MRI today on his left calf, tweets Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Porzingis suffered a calf strain that forced him out of Friday’s game in Orlando, but he posted, “Good news this morning. Be back very soon.” Injuries have been […]...2023
  • Crash 2.0? How Oshae Brissett is carving out his role in Boston
    • Crash 2.0? How Oshae Brissett is carving out his role in Boston
    Oshae Brissett may not play heavy minutes, but the Celtics' energetic wing seems to have embraced a very specific role in Boston, writes Chris Forsberg....2023
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  • • Eye-opening stat reveals how injuries have impacted Celtics' starting unit
    The Celtics haven't earned the NBA's best record without overcoming adversity. Chris Forsberg shares an eye-opening stat about Boston's starting five and what it says about this team entering the stretch run....2023
  • • Tristan Thompson’s status after missing all of Celtics’ preseason with hamstring injury
    Good news for the Boston Celtics: center Tristan Thompson is not listed on the team’s injury report ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. No Tristan Thompson on Celtics injury report for Wednesday’s opener. pic.twitter.com/bylpUpRxyB — Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) December 22, 2020 Thompson sat out both of the Celtics’ preseason games due to [&...2020
  • • Robert Williams cleared to return for Celtics
    Celtics center Robert Williams, who has been sidelined since Dec. 6 due to a hip injury, has been cleared to return to action, head coach Brad Stevens confirmed Friday (Twitter link via Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe). Williams, a first-round pick in 2018, was playing a part-time role for Boston earlier in the season before he went down with the hip ailment, averaging 3.9 PPG, 4.6 RPG, and 1.1 ...2020
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  • • Injuries have made it difficult to tell just how good Celtics can be
    The recurrent injury bug that has dogged the Celtics has made it hard to decipher just what the team’s healthy ceiling can be, according to NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg. The bug is currently claiming All-Star point guard Kemba Walker and center Enes Kanter. There’s more out of Boston: Speaking of ailing Celtics, Walker is not worried about the knee soreness that has sidelined him for at leas...2020
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  • • Celtics point guard Kemba Walker excited for a full healthy roster
    New Celtics point guard Kemba Walker is excited to see what his team is capable of when they achieve full health. Currently, injuries to Gordon Hayward, Marcus Smart, Robert Williams, and Vincent Poirier are precluding Walker — and fans — from bearing witness to what that could look like. “Man, we haven’t had our full roster yet. We just haven’t,” Walker lamented, according to NBC Sports Boston’s ...2019
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  • • Gordon Hayward could return to Celtics lineup as early as Monday
    In a bit of surprising news, Celtics forward Gordon Hayward told reporters today that fourth metacarpal fracture in his left hand has healed, according to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. Hayward would not rule out a return to game action tomorrow night against the embattled Cavaliers. He did not partake in 5-on-5 scrimmaging with teammates in today’s practice. “Tomorrow’s a possibility,” Hayw...2019
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  • • Malcolm Brogdon, Marcus Smart out for start of Bucks-Celtics series
    The Celtics and Bucks will each be without key guards when their second round series gets underway on Sunday, according to reports. For the Bucks, Malcolm Brogdon has been ruled out for the first two games of the series, with the team planning on re-assessing him before Game 3, per Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Brogdon, who put up a 50/40/90 shooting line for Milwaukee this sea...2019
  • • Danny Ainge offers encouraging updates on Gordon Hayward, Aron Baynes
    Making a radio appearance Thursday on Toucher & Rich in Boston, Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge offered a pair of encouraging injury updates, as Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston details (via Twitter). According to Ainge, Gordon Hayward is expected to suit up for the Celtics this weekend, either against Charlotte on Saturday or vs. San Antonio on Sunday. Hayward has missed...2019
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  • • Despite being on trading block this season, Celtics still believe in Terry Rozier
    Celtics guard Terry Rozier has built a strong bond with president of basketball operations Danny Ainge, even though Rozier has been on the trading block this season, writes Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston.  Rozier played well while Kyrie Irving was sidelined with an injury during last year’s playoffs, but has struggled to fit into a back-up role this season. With restricted free agency looming...2019
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  • • Watch: Kyrie Irving leaves game with knee injury
    This is about the last thing the Boston Celtics needed. Kyrie Irving left Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers after tweaking his knee late in the second quarter. Reporter Chris Forsberg believes Irving hurt his knee on a play where he cut to try and contest a shot. The Celtics later announced that Irving suffered a sprained right knee and would be out the rest of the game. Irving had ...2019
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  • • Danny Ainge confirms Aron Baynes will undergo surgery on hand
    Appearing Thursday morning on Toucher and Rich in Boston, Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge confirmed that Aron Baynes is undergoing surgery Thursday on his broken hand, tweets Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. While an exact timeline for Baynes’ return likely won’t be determined until after that procedure is complete, Ainge said that he doesn’t expect the Celtics to seek o...2018
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  • • Should the Celtics trade Terry Rozier?
    The Celtics should resist the temptation to trade backup point guard Terry Rozier, writes Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. A report surfaced Wednesday morning that Rozier is dissatisfied with his reduced role, and several teams are waiting to see if Boston decides to deal him. Rozier had a breakthrough performance in the postseason after Kyrie Irving was sidelined by knee surgery. Rozier avera...2018
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  • • Joel Embiid laments lack of quality shooters on Sixers
    In order to maximize their potential, the Sixers will need to find a way to improve their floor spacing and outside shooting, writes Dave Zarum of Sportsnet.ca. Asked after Tuesday’s loss to Toronto about the 76ers’ shooting woes, Joel Embiid replied, “Last year we had some really good shooters and this year we don’t have them.” Philadelphia does still have some reliable long-distance marksmen on ...2018
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  • • Celtics could be without big man Daniel Theis for several weeks
    The Celtics may be without big man Daniel Theis for the next few weeks, head coach Brad Stevens acknowledged today (Twitter link via Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston). While Stevens said Theis’ injury won’t require surgery and isn’t necessarily as bad it sounds, the 26-year-old is dealing with a torn plantar fascia in his right foot and has been ruled out indefinitely (Twitter links via Mark Mu...2018
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  • • Gordon Hayward 'There's soreness in my ankle every time I play right now'
    Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has admitted that he’s still feeling the ill effects of the horrific ankle injury he suffered on opening night last season, according Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston. As a result, he recently sat out the second night of a back-to-back. “There’s soreness in my ankle every time I play right now. I think there will be soreness for a little while,” said Hayward. “Tha...2018
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  • • Brad Stevens intends to give Terry Rozier quality minutes
    With Kyrie Irving and Marcus Smart battling injuries down the stretch last season, Terry Rozier stepped into a starting role and showed why the Celtics used their first-round pick on him in 2015. Although Rozier will return to a bench role to start the 2018-19 season, Marcus Morris tells A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston that the 24-year-old is still “a starting point guard in this league.” ...2018
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  • • Ainge: Irving, Hayward should be at ‘full speed’ for camp
    Celtics stars Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward are returning from major leg injuries, but team president of basketball operations Danny Ainge is confident that both players will be ready to go when training camp gets underway next month. Ainge told ESPN’s Chris Forsberg that Irving and Hayward already appear close to 100% after finishing last season on the shelf.“I don’t want to hype it up too much...2018
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  • • Irving, Hayward ready to go for Celtics
    Take a deep breath, Boston Celtics fans. It looks like everything is looking up.Last season, the Celtics fell just short of the NBA Finals. That’s what playing against LeBron James will do to a team. But getting that far without both Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward? That’s something else. As we know, they didn’t have Hayward’s services after he suffered a season-ending leg injury on opening night....2018
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  • • Rozier's time with Celtics could be coming to a close
    “Scary Terry” isn’t afraid of returning to a bench role now that Celtics teammate Kyrie Irving is healthy again, writes Chris Forsberg of ESPN. Terry Rozier became a postseason star in Boston with Irving sidelined after knee surgery, starting all 19 games and posting a 16.5/5.3/5.7 line as the Celtics reached Game 7 of the conference finals. Irving’s recovery will make Rozier a reserve again, but ...2018
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  • • Kevin Knox not focusing on winning Rookie of the Year
    Kevin Knox doesn’t have his attention set on being Rookie of the Year, as he told Marc Berman of the New York Post. Knox was one of the most impressive rookies in Las Vegas, but the Knicks’ first-round forward more concerned with team wins. “I’m pretty confident I can be one of the top rookies. But one of my goals this year is just to win in New York,” he said. “I’m not really worried about winnin...2018
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  • • Porter Jr. ‘pain free’ after Back Surgery
    Michael Porter Jr. might have been the best prospect heading into this summer’s NBA draft. But a back injury limited him to just three games in his lone year at Missouri. Then he would almost fall out of the lottery entirely, dropping to the Denver Nuggets at No. 14. If he lives up to that potential, the Nuggets probably have the steal of the draft. But he needs to stay healthy.Well according to P...2018
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  • • Michael Porter Jr. says he has ‘no pain’ in back
    Michael Porter Jr. is offering some encouraging news on his health as he gears up for his rookie season.The Denver Nuggets rookie says he hopes to be good to go for game action around the regular season opener, and that he isn’t feeling any pain in his surgically-repaired back.“I don’t have a date but I’m hoping to be back for the beginning of the year. Gotta heal up, but I feel great,” Porter sai...2018
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  • • Aron Baynes to undergo surgery to repair broken nose
    Now that the Celtics’ season is over, Aron Baynes will undergo surgery to repair a broken nose, which he suffered during Game 6 of the team’s series against Cleveland, the big man told reporters today, including Steve Bulpett of The Boston Herald (Twitter link).Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving‘s absence from Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals was also related to a nasal issue — as ESPN’s Chris Forsber...2018
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  • • Jaylen Brown to remain on minutes restriction In Game 3
    After originally being listed as doubtful for Game 2 of the Celtics’ series against the Sixers, swingman Jaylen Brown ended up playing 25 minutes in the team’s Game 2 come-from-behind win.And, according to multiple reports, including an official release from the team’s Twitter account, head coach Brad Stevens has told reporters that Brown is again only expected to be available for about 25 minutes...2018
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  • • Marcus Smart making impact after return from injury, mother's death
    There was a point this year where it seemed that injuries and an off the court family issue could end Marcus Smart‘s season. However, he’s back now and helping the Celtics as they try to get past the Sixers and move in the playoffs. ESPN’s Chris Forsberg writes that Smart’s ability to help Boston in multiple facets of the game has been a help to their case.“I think it all starts with his competiti...2018
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  • • Kyrie Irving 'in a great place' despite sitting out playoffs
    Kyrie Irving has had a chance to learn a lot about his teammates while he sits out during the playoffs, and the star point guard likes what he sees.During an appearance on “SportsCenter” Wednesday with Scott Van Pelt, Irving was asked about having season-ending knee surgery last month. He admitted the decision to go under the knife was a difficult one, but he believes he made the right choice.“I’m...2018
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  • • Jaylen Brown remains doubtful for Game 2
    Despite his assertion that he’ll be ready to return for Game 2 of the Celtics’ series against the Sixers, Jaylen Brown remains doubtful for that game, head coach Brad Stevens said Wednesday (Twitter link via Chris Forsberg of ESPN.com).Brown, who is on the shelf due to a right hamstring strain, will be re-evaluated on Thursday before Game 2 tips off, per Stevens. However, for now, it sounds as if ...2018
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  • • Celtics notes: Jaylen Brown dealing with injury; Horford stepping up at right time
    Jaylen Brown missed the second half of Saturday’s close-out game against the Bucks because of a Grade 1 right hamstring strain, but he’s optimistic he’ll be ready for the start of the next series, according to Chris Forsberg of ESPN. Brown will have an MRI today to learn the full extent of the damage.“Massage, rest, ice, all of the above,” he said in describing his treatment plan. “I hate taking p...2018
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