More Celtics bad news: Marcus Smart thumb injury (UPDATE: torn tendon) & Kyrie Irving's knee a cause for concern?
Earlier today, the Boston Celtics announced that Daniel Theis would be out the rest of the season with a torn meniscus. The Celtics, already short-handed due to Jaylen Brown going through concussion protocol, have suffered on the injury front this season and could use a break from bad news.
Unfortunately it keeps coming. Marcus Smart reportedly has a sprain in his right thumb (the same hand he used to punch a picture frame earlier this year).
In addition, Kyrie Irving's knee could keep him sidelined for a few games:
Right thumb injury to Celtics guard Marcus Smart -- for now, called a sprain -- is under scrutiny with medical staff, league sources tell ESPN. Still unclear if Smart can play through it -- or will need to miss time.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 12, 2018
At @YahooSportsNBA: Kyrie Irving will probably miss a few games with a sore left knee, as the Celtics start thinking about the big picture: https://t.co/ZZ8xjsPPSp pic.twitter.com/YvdZm376DO— Dan Devine (@YourManDevine) March 12, 2018
We have seen Terry Rozier step up to shoulder the scoring load in the games where Irving has been absent, as well as contributions from Shane Larkin, but potentially losing both Smart and Kyrie at the same time for several games could be a huge concern for Boston's already depleted line-up.
Stay posted to CelticsLife.com for future injury updates before Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards.
Update: Marcus Smart has a torn tendon.
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has suffered a torn tendon in his right thumb, league sources tell Yahoo. He will have second opinions on his thumb and be out indefinitely.— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 12, 2018
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