From the sounds of things, the Boston Celtics are sending reinforcements with the expectations that All-NBA point guard Kemba Walker will be sitting tonight’s game against the Atlanta Hawks out for certain.
And with the former Husky dealing with flu-like symptoms ahead of Friday night’s contest with the league-worst, 7-27 Hawks, resting is the right move with a busy schedule ahead.
Signaled by the call-up of Celtics two way point guard Tremont Waters from the team’s G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws, Waters will join the team for the home tilt against Atlanta, reports NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg.
With the forced rest for the UConn product, Waters gets a chance to show off his chops at the NBA level, something he’s proven up to the challenge for already this season.
Rookie sharpshooter Carsen Edwards will remain with the Red Claws for the time being, to rejoin the Celtics when they travel to Chicago, his services evidently deemed better spent reinforcing the Claws in Waters’ absence.
Boston’s rookie-heavy roster is sure to see extended minutes from now until the All-Star break, with the Celtics having several back-to-backs and no consecutive days off until the mid-season exhibition.
