Brad Stevens says Rajon Rondo is progressing well and could begin contact drills as early as next week.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 20, 2014
#celtics Head Coach Brad Stevens says it’s possible @RajonRondo could play opening night. pic.twitter.com/VL3oRjmqVB — Scott Sullivan (@SullyBunz) October 20, 2014
Nice bit of news coming out of Celtics practice today. The Celtics say Rondo went to get a scan on his hand and it shows good progress. Since it’s a bone and not muscle or ligaments, once the scan shows the bone is healed, then it’s healed and that’s it. If he does make it back in time for opening night, that’d be about four and a half weeks since the surgery, which isn’t completely outrageous or “rushing” back. Said Rondo….
Rondo on possibility of opening night return: “I don’t know. I still haven’t had any contact yet. … I don’t wanna put any set goals.” — Jay King (@ByJayKing) October 20, 2014
We’ll see what happens next week. At the very least, if he does miss any regular season time, it seems like it might only be a couple of games.
One other brief injury update out of practice: James Young will likely be back in time for the preseason finale. Expect a lot of guys like Rodney McGruder and Dwight Powell. The regular rotation guys won’t play much.
Update: Here’s some video of Rondo at practice today
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Rajon Rondo taking part in drills at Celtics practice in Waltham today. Head coach Brad Stevens says it’s a Possibility he could play opening night. #celtics #rajonrondo #waltham #nba
