The Boston Celtics have announced that two way point guard Tremont Waters has been upgraded to available after spending the last several playoff games sidelined with a sprained knee.
That leaves veteran forward Gordon Hayward (right ankle sprain), rookie small forward Javonte Green (right knee surgery) and first-year big man Vincent Poirier (attending the birth of his child) as remaining players on the Celtics’ injury list as of now.
Waters has not yet graced the floor of the 2020 NBA Playoffs during both the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors series, but averaged 3.5 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game while with the parent club.
#NEBHInjuryReport Update:
Javonte Green (right knee surgery) – OUT
Gordon Hayward (right ankle sprain) – OUT
Vincent Poirier (personal reasons) – OUT
Tremont Waters – AVAILABLE https://t.co/VLyjQg6oCs— Boston Celtics (@celtics) September 5, 2020
The Connecticut native spent most of his 2019-20 season with the Maine Red Claws for his two way assignment, winning G League Rookie of the Year honors for that league while showing he can run an NBA-level offense when given the chance.
It’s unlikely Waters will see much if any floor time in this contest, but having his depth back as an option is absolutely a positive in such a tough series.
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