CelticsBlog 21 hours ago
Ainge optimistic with Hayward and Baynes injuries
The Celtics could be getting two key members of the second unit back very soon. On his weekly visit with 98.5’s The Sports Hub’s Toucher & Rich, President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge provided an optimistic update on the injured Gordon Hayward and Aron Baynes: Danny Ainge on @Toucherandrich said he expects Gordon Hayward to play this weekend, either Saturday vs. Charlotte or Sunday vs. San Antonio.Ainge also believes Aron Baynes’ ankle injury is more of a day-to-day thing than multiple weeks but said team will tread carefully.— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) March 21,...
NESN.com 22 hours ago
Gordon Hayward, Aron Baynes Injuries Not As Serious As Celtics Apparently Feared
Boston Celtics fans will be encouraged by what they heard from Danny Ainge on Thursday morning. The Celtics president of... Read More »
ClutchPoints Mar 21, 2019
Celtics’ Aron Baynes has Grade 2 ankle sprain suffered from Sixers game
Boston Celtics big man Aron Baynes will be out yet again with another injury. He is expected to miss at least 2-4 weeks because of a Grade 2 ankle sprain. Brad Stevens said Aron Baynes has a Grade 2 ankle sprain. A recent Grade 2 comp would be Kyle Anderson in January. Missed 15 days […] The post Celtics’ Aron Baynes has Grade 2 ankle sprain suffered from Sixers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NESN.com Mar 20, 2019
Celtics Notes: Brad Stevens Gives Update On Aron Baynes Ankle Injury
Aron Baynes is injured once again. There were just five minutes left the second quarter of Wednesday’s tilt against the... Read More »
CelticsBlog Mar 20, 2019
Aron Baynes has grade 2 ankle sprain
Baynes could be out for quite some time. The Celtics have announced that Aron Baynes has been diagnosed with a grade 2 ankle sprain. #NEBHInjuryReport Aron Baynes has been diagnosed with a grade 2 ankle sprain, per Brad Stevens.— Boston Celtics (@celtics) March 21, 2019 I’m no doctor, but a quick google search tells me that this could be 6 to 8 weeks. In regard to return to sport, Grade l sprains typically take 2-4 weeks or more to regain full mobility and for swelling to fully resolve, whereas Grade II sprains, being a little more severe, make take more like 6-8 weeks. A grade III...
CelticsBlog Mar 20, 2019
Jimmy Butler and Ben Simmons lead 76ers by Celtics 108-105 with late buckets
Joel Embiid — 37 points, 22 rebounds and four assists — broke through his Boston struggles with some help from his friends. Aron Baynes injured, Marcus Smart ejected in the loss. Jimmy Butler stumbled, regained form free from the pressure on the baseline and drilled his fourth shot in the clutch. Joel Embiid had beat the Celtics up and down the third quarter and into the fourth, helping the 76ers produce 43 free throws of which they hit 39. Butler’s shot fell, stealing a chance for the Celtics to match and securing long-awaited victory for Philly over the C’s 108-105. The Celtics...
CelticsBlog Mar 20, 2019
Marcus Smart ejected after shoving Joel Embiid
It’s getting heated. After losing Aron Baynes to a left ankle injury, the Celtics will have to finish this game without another defensive stalwart. After getting elbowed by Joel Embiid, Marcus Smart shoved the Philly big man and was immediately ejected after the altercation. Marcus Smart was ejected and Joel Embiid got a technical after this altercation in Philly. pic.twitter.com/qzisA0gvxO— ESPN (@espn) March 21, 2019 Smart finishes the game with 3 points and 4 assists.
NESN.com Mar 20, 2019
Aron Baynes Injury: Celtics Center Leaves Game Vs. 76ers With Ankle Sprain
Aron Baynes just can’t catch a break this season. The Boston Celtics big man, who has missed multiple games already... Read More »
CelticsBlog Mar 20, 2019
Aron Baynes leaves game vs. Sixers with left ankle injury
After holding his own against Joel Embiid, Baynes left the game and headed straight to the locker room after coming down awkwardly. Aron Baynes had been playing really good defense against Joel Embiid and Boston’s big lineup with him and Al Horford were giving the Sixers fits on both ends of the floor. Unfortunately, this happened: Here's a look at the Aron Baynes injury. He landed on Smart's foot pic.twitter.com/bNorWLOc9S— John Karalis (@RedsArmy_John) March 21, 2019 After about a minute of laying on the floor, Baynes gathered himself and limped straight back to the locker...
CelticsBlog Mar 4, 2019
Jaylen Brown almost leads a comeback and 9 other takeaways from Celtics/Rockets
Boston fell behind big and couldn’t quite dig out of the hole 1. The Celtics struggled once again to contain James Harden. This isn’t uncommon, as every team has challenges with stopping Harden. But at times Boston made it far too easy for Harden to score, especially at the rim. A lot of this came early on, when Harden would draw Aron Baynes or Marcus Morris on a switch and take them right to the hoop. This play is particularly concerning though, because this one involves Marcus Smart and Al Horford, who are the two best defenders on the Celtics. The screen is never really set, yet...
CelticsBlog Mar 4, 2019
Should Brad Stevens make Jaylen Brown a starter again?
With the Celtics in a post-All Star Game tailspin, could a change to the starting lineup again put a jolt into a disappointing season? After losing five of the last six games since the All Star break and all four against playoff competition, the Celtics are looking for answers. There may be some detritus from the trade deadline and rumor mill, but they’re finally healthy with Aron Baynes back from an eleven-game absence and have eighteen games before the playoffs start in just over a month. The cause of the current slump has been hard to diagnose. There are games where they look...
NESN.com Mar 3, 2019
Aron Baynes Injury: Celtics Center (Foot) To Make Return Vs. Rockets
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics frontcourt will get a much-needed and long-awaited boost Sunday evening. Center Aron Baynes has been... Read More »
ClutchPoints Mar 3, 2019
Aron Baynes ‘has a good chance’ to play limited minutes vs. Rockets
After missing the last 11 games due to a right foot contusion, Boston Celtics big man and fan favorite Aron Baynes may see a return to the court for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Houston Rockets: #NEBHInjuryReport Brad Stevens says Aron Baynes “has a good chance” to play this afternoon on a limited basis. His […] The post Aron Baynes ‘has a good chance’ to play limited minutes vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog Mar 3, 2019
Aron Baynes questionable vs. Rockets
All of Australia could be back on the court very soon. Don’t be surprised if some seven-foot giant with a shaved head and a Viking beard is banging around TD Garden tomorrow. First, let’s just update you on what Aron Baynes looks like: View this post on Instagram Quick trim A post shared by Aron Baynes (@houseobayne) on Mar 1, 2019 at 12:34pm PST Playoff Baynes has been activated and the Celtics could really use him Sunday against the Rockets before the team heads out on a four-game California trip. After fracturing the fourth metacarpal in his...
ClutchPoints Mar 2, 2019
Aron Baynes upgraded to questionable vs. Rockets
Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes has been listed as questionable against the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Aron Baynes is upgraded to questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Rockets. Based on his progression, looks like he’ll either play in that one or Tuesday in Oakland against the Warriors. The Celtics’ backup center has been sidelined since […] The post Aron Baynes upgraded to questionable vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
