Per an announcement from the Boston Celtics, star point guard Kemba Walker and starting center Daniel Theis have been listed as out against the Sacramento Kings, with Walker still ailing from a neck sprain he sustained on Friday and Theis recently contracting an illness.
Rookie swingman Romeo Langford continues to be out with an ankle sprain he’s been rehabbing for two weeks.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has played coy about who could start in Walker’s place, suggesting that even recently called-up rookie point guard Tremont Waters could get the opportunity (per The Athletic’s Jay King). With Waters running the show in the starting unit, he’ll be able to mimic Walker’s pick-and-roll heavy style while helping keep Stevens’ rotation as is.
#NEBHInjuryReport update:
Gordon Hayward (left hand fracture) – OUT
Romeo Langford (right ankle sprain) – OUT
Daniel Theis (illness) – OUT
Kemba Walker (neck sprain) – OUT— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 25, 2019
Boston has been dealing with injuries since before the season began, staying true to their “Hospital Celtics” nickname. However, the Celtics have lost three out of their last four games and will need to overcome their recent losses in order to right their suddenly rocky ship.