UPDATE (7:45 p.m.): The Celtics have dominated Robert Williams out with a again contusion. ORIGINAL STORY: The very last thing the Boston Celtics might have afforded getting into Saturday was one other damage to the frontcourt. The C’s had been with out Aaron Baynes and Al Horford (with Gordon Hayward additionally sitting out whereas in NBA concussion protocol) in opposition to the Charlotte Hornets, which means Robert Williams III received his first profession begin. But the 21-year-old large man wouldn't end the primary half. Williams appeared to injure his again after lacking a putback dunk and falling laborious. The middle remained down on the ground for fairly some time whereas medical personnel attended to him. Williams finally was assisted off the ground, and
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Bruins Injury Updates: David Pastrnak, Jake DeBrusk Return To Practice
The banged-up Boston Bruins are getting closer to full strength. Boston has endured the absences of multiple important players — David Pastrnak (thumb), Jake DeBrusk (lower body) and Marcus Johansson (lung contusion), most notably — over the last few weeks. But ahead of Saturday night’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at TD Garden, Bruins fans got some some much-needed good news on the team’s injured stars. The headlines are DeBrusk and Pastrnak, both of whom returned to practice Saturday morning. Here’s a slew of updates, courtesy of Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy: Here are clips of Pastrnak and DeBrusk practicing at Wa... NESN.com
David Pastrnak Injury: Bruins Offer Discouraging Update On Star Winger
David Pastrnak is on the mend, but it doesn’t sound like he’ll return to game action anytime soon. The Boston Bruins winger has been on the shelf since having surgery to repair a thumb injury suffered Feb. 11 after a team sponsorship event. When first announcing the injury, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said Pastrnak would be reevaluated in “two weeks.” Well, the two-week mark has arrived, and here’s the latest on Pastrnak: Pastrnak did return to the ice Monday, though he still isn’t ready to hold a stick. Although it’s good news that doctors feel “great” about Pastrnak’s recovery, it’s hard to not feel worried... NESN.com
Kyrie Irving Injury: Here’s Latest On Celtics Guard’s Right Knee Sprain
The Celtics received some much-needed good news Sunday afternoon. After Boston blew a 28-point lead to lose to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night at TD Garden, it feared Kyrie Irving also might miss an extended period of time. The star guard suffered a right knee sprain in the second quarter of Saturday’s loss. Head coach Brad Stevens said he “didn’t know anything about it” after the loss. But now we have a little more insight to just how serious (or not) the injury to Irving really is.
Charlie McAvoy Injury: Here’s Bruce Cassidy’s Latest Update On Defenseman
While likely not as quickly as Boston Bruins fans might like, Charlie McAvoy is progressing. The young blueliner, who will miss his sixth straight game Tuesday, has been sidelined with a lower-body injury. He since has started skating before practice, meaning a return to action could be coming soon. After Tuesday’s optional morning skate, Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy provided the latest update on McAvoy. “I think Charlie because we’re not a structured practice today, it’s kind of his call to stay out,” Cassidy said, via Bruins.com. “Probably be a better determining (factor after Wednesday’s practice) because then the contact com... NESN.com
Redskins QB Alex Smith Suffers Gruesome Leg Injury Vs. Texans
Alex Smith’s season is in danger of being over after he suffered an ugly injury Sunday afternoon. The Washington Redskins quarterback was carted off the field in the third quarter of their Week 11 matchup against the Houston Texans. J.J. Watt and Kareem Jackson sacked Smith, but he went down awkwardly on his ankle. Right after the game it was announced he broke both his tibia and fibula. You can watch the video of the injury here, But be warned, it is gruesome. Many thought it looked like the injury Joe Theismann suffered on this exact date in 1985. The NFL Hall of Fame quarterback agreed. Smith waved to the crowd as
Julian Edelman Injury: WR’s Ankle Ailment Reportedly ‘Not Considered Serious’
The New England Patriots suffered a scare late in Sunday’s game, but it appears some of the concern can be quelled. Wide receiver Julian Edelman went to the locker room with an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of the Pats’ 34-10 Week 10 loss at the hands of the Tennessee Titans. Seeing as Edelman missed all of last season with an ACL tear suffered during the preseason, an injury in that part of the body understandably aroused some concern. But according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Edelman’s injury “is not considered serious.” While the timing of an injury almost never is ideal, Edelman is fortunate in that the Patriots are