The Boston Celtics have recalled rookie sharpshooter Carsen Edwards from the Maine Red Claws.
Edwards is probable to play in Sunday’s matchup with the Charlotte Hornets despite a right quad contusion, reports NBC Sports’ Chris Forsberg.
The rookie had been assigned to the Maine Red Claws with the hopes that the additional minutes would be able to help the former Boilermaker find his shot.
While Edwards may not have shook off his funk, he still managed to get some reps that should speed the young guard towards finding the bottom of the net soon.
Celtics add another one to the injury report: Carsen Edwards is list as probable with a right quad bruise.
— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) December 22, 2019
Sent to the Claws to play with the Portland outfit in the Las Vegas G League Winter Showcase, it looked like the Purdue product was beginning to shake off the rust in Sin City.
Edwards and two-way teammate Tremont Waters combined to drop 50 points on the Canton Charge on Thursday in a 118-113 win that saw the Purdue product shoot 10-of-20 from the floor (though just 1-of-8 from deep).
The rookie’s shooting woes came back with gusto, however, in a 128-125 victory over the Delaware Blue Coats on Saturday, Edwards going 8-of-21 overall and 3-of-13 from deep despite scoring 19 points in the win.
Say what you will, Edwards at least trusts his shot — more than can be said about many a rookie in the midst of an unexpected shooting slump.
Brad Stevens says Carsen Edwards (quad) is available for tonight's game against the Hornets. Tacko Fall will also be available.
— Clevis Murray (@ClevisMurray) December 22, 2019
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens expected Edwards to return in January to play with the parent club, but the change of plans for the first-year guard was announced Sunday afternoon by the team.
With one of the worst defenses in the league, the Hornets should be a solid opportunity for Edwards to try and get his shot wet again against a quality opponent.
The Atascocita native may well stay with the team to play the Toronto Raptors on Christmas Day before returning to the Claws to close out the year, with the G League outfit not playing again until Dec. 27th in Washington, D.C.