Good news granted; Marcus Smart's MRI results say he's fine

Positive news for the Celtics: First-team All-Defensive guard Marcus Smart has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left calf strain, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. He will miss some time, but sigh of relief for all.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 31, 2021

And Celtics fans throughout the world breath a sigh of relief. Grade 1 is also the lowest level so not only is it not an Achilles injury, but the calf issue might not even be that bad. Still expect to see Smart miss some games, but this could have been a lot worse.

Great news for Marcus Smart and the #Celtics. A grade 1 strain could mean RTP as soon as 2 weeks, but this could be a little longer. https://t.co/z192EgccRF

— DocFlynn (@DocFlynnNFL) January 31, 2021