Injury Updates: Kemba/Langford/TT

[PAOBoston]

BOSTON, MA – Following consultation with multiple specialists in early October, Celtics guard Kemba Walker received a stem cell injection in his left knee, and was put on a 12-week strengthening program to prepare for the upcoming season. He is expected to return to on-court activities in early December, and a further update regarding his game availability will be provided during the first week of January.

As previously announced, Celtics guard Romeo Langford underwent successful surgery on September 22nd to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist. Langford’s return to play was projected to be four-to-five months following the procedure, and his rehab has been proceeding as planned.

Celtics forward Tristan Thompson suffered a minor hamstring strain during an offseason workout prior to arriving in Boston, and his availability during the first week of camp will be limited.

Further updates will be provided as appropriate.

https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/pressrelease/celtics-training-camp-medical-update

The news on Kemba does not sound encouraging. Also sounds like we basically expect Langford to play any meaningful minutes this year.

[gouki88]

Nothing close to an expert, but a 12 week strengthening program with a projected return to 'on-court' work, with no mention of what that entails or to what extent he'll be back, doesn't make me feel good.

[Uncle_Stingfinger]

basically kemba is done as the player he was.   nice signing, danny. 

[Csfan1984]

I'm not a doctor but was under the impression stem-cell knee treatment only works for pain and muscle unless you go in and freshly damage the cartilage which is risky. Wonder if he went all the way or part way in the treatment.

Any people on here get the treatment done and can share their opinions on it?

[gouki88]

basically kemba is done as the player he was.   nice signing, danny.

Lol

[Csfan1984]

Nothing close to an expert, but a 12 week strengthening program with a projected return to 'on-court' work, with no mention of what that entails or to what extent he'll be back, doesn't make me feel good.

Stem-cell is like taking a healing booster. Muscles should heal faster and joints should resist breakdown. I expect two or three injections over the first twelve weeks and then once every 6 months for his career.

[NKY fan]

Tristan was an Ironman before signing here as well lol

[slamtheking]

basically kemba is done as the player he was.   nice signing, danny.

Rick Pitino is that you?

[Csfan1984]

Tristan was an Ironman before signing here as well lol

His hamstring will act up all year and become a hip injury requiring surgery like IT.

[jambr380]

If Kemba is actually available during the 1st week of January, then this is no big deal as he is scheduled back for on court activities this month. If, however, we are only going to get an update about when he might be available at that time, then it could be more concerning.

Not loving the news on Langford either. I know he is scheduled to have his cast off on 12/8. I had thought this would allow him to begin training and hopefully be ready within a month, but the news here makes it sound like he won't be ready until the end of February.

The thing we should remember about both of these rehabs is that neither is a surprise and from all accounts, both Kemba and Langford are on schedule to return as expected (meaning no set-backs). I just think it would have been nice if the organization would have been a little more upfront about the timetables of these injuries.

[CelticSooner]

TT already got hurt?! The curse is real.

[MickaelPietrus]

Sounds like a .500 team to me. Ainge seems fine with it. No Langford, no Walker, relying on Jeff Teague and Pritchard. That's mediocrity until people get healthy (if they do) and we use the TPE

[MickaelPietrus]

Think about how much they expect Tatum and Brown to provide to this team. That's a Lebron like load they are putting on them

[Csfan1984]

Well based on this we might get a very different group of starters month 1. No Kemba, Langford and limited TT does that mean we see main depth chart for the Dec and Jan as

Smart/Teague
Brown/Nesmith
Tatum/Semi
GW/RW
Theis/Thompson

[Sophomore]

basically kemba is done as the player he was.   nice signing, danny.

Come on. You want to fault him for a move go ahead, but not because a player gets injured.

I do start to wonder about the training staff. A lot. IT, Kyrie, Kemba, Hayward (not the initial injury, but the lingering sequels), Timelord.