Celtics’ Irving to Undergo Procedure on Left Knee

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving will undergo a procedure on his left knee on Saturday, according to the team. The procedure is described as minimally invasive, to relieve irritation. Further information will be provided following the procedure. Source: Boston Celtics

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Jaylen Brown Set To Return For Celtics

The Celtics finally got some good news on Thursday. Jaylen Brown’s return is imminent.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Is Kyrie Irving’s Second Opinion a Cause for Concern?

Shane Rhodes breaks down the tough situation the Celtics are in with Kyrie Irving.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Kyrie Irving Getting Second Opinion on Left Knee

My understanding is that Kyrie Irving is getting a 2nd opinion on his left knee, perhaps as soon as tomorrow. Bottom line: he needs the screws out. Knee is flaring up. He will either play thru it going forward or … he will get thee screws out and won’t play at all. Stay tuned. My […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: The Cleveland Cavaliers Need Tyronn Lue

The Cleveland Cavaliers have faced injury adversity and a roster shakeup, and now face uncertainty regarding coach Tyronn Lue’s health.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Celtics’ Smart (Thumb) Confident He’ll be Back for Playoffs

Celtics guard Marcus Smart said he’s confident he’ll be back on the court for the postseason after undergoing thumb surgery last week. Smart suffered a complete tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right shooting hand while diving to the floor in a game against the Indiana Pacers earlier this month. A hand specialist […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Danny Ainge: Gordon Hayward Setback ‘blown out of proportion’

Reports of Gordon Hayward’s setback may have been greatly exaggerated. This according to the self-confessed exaggerator, who says now he was mistaken in his choice of words. “You know what? Sometimes I talk too much,” said [Danny] Ainge. “‘Setback’ wasn’t the right word, so let me rephrase that because it’s not exactly true to say […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Marcus Smart to Undergo Surgery on Thumb, May Return for Playoffs

Celtics guard Marcus Smart will undergo surgery on his thumb today, but there’s hope he can return sometime in the playoffs, league source tells ESPN. Surgery will be to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. Source: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Danny Ainge: Hayward Suffered Minor Setback, Back on Track

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said Gordon Hayward experienced a minor setback in his recovery recently but said the team remains encouraged by the progress he has made in rehabbing from a fractured ankle. “[Hayward] had like one setback for a couple of weeks, maybe a month and a half ago. We […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021