Whereas showing on The Celtics Beat podcast, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe stated the Boston Celtics ought to begin coaching camp largely wholesome. The one participant there’s uncertainty round is guard Malcolm Brogdon.
“We’ll see how Malcolm (Brogdon) is. Malcolm’s the one I’m involved about too, as a result of we’ve heard nothing, and he’s indignant with the group,” Washburn stated. “I don’t assume communication between the 2 sides has been fruitful. He would possibly simply say, ‘Pay attention, I’m not getting surgical procedure. I’m simply gonna let this heal, and also you’ll have to attend for me.’ It might be a protest for being on the commerce block.”
Brogdon suffered a tear in his proper elbow through the 2023 playoffs. Surgical procedure wasn’t deemed crucial instantly after the season. for the veteran guard. The Celtics indicated Brogdon ought to be prepared for the beginning of the season.
In June, Boston had agreed to a three-team commerce that might have despatched Brogdon to the LA Clippers, in a deal the place the Celtics would have acquired Kristaps Porzingis. The Clippers backed out on account of issues with Brogdon’s well being. Boston then reworked the deal and despatched Marcus Good to the Memphis Grizzlies as a substitute, whereas nonetheless buying Porzingis.