With Kemba Walker having his injury status upgraded to probable against the Brooklyn Nets, the Boston Celtics have sent rookie point guard Tremont Waters back to the Maine Red Claws.
The Red Claws, who lost their first game of the season despite a historic performance by fellow two-player Tacko Fall, are the Celtics’ NBA G League affiliate.
His move back to Portland makes it clear that Boston is expecting Walker to play, no matter what it says on the injury report.
#NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow vs Brooklyn:
Gordon Hayward (left hand fracture) – OUT
Romeo Langford (right ankle sprain) – OUT
Daniel Theis (illness) – QUESTIONABLE
Kemba Walker (neck sprain) – PROBABLE— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 26, 2019
A few days ago, when Walker was on the hardwood trying to collect himself after smashing headfirst into forward Semi Ojeleye, it seemed improbable that the Celtics would have their star guard available in the near future.
Boston’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets will be heavily watched one way or another; although Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is out with a shoulder impingement, Walker’s return to the court will be received with plenty of fanfare.