Boston Celtics vs. San Antonio Spurs - News - January 07, 2023 | FOX Sports

Keldon Johnson - Ruled questionable for Monday Johnson (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Grizzlies, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Johnson was sidelined for Saturday's loss to Boston due to a hamstring injury he picked up during San Antonio's previous matchup. The starting forward is in danger of missing a second straight contest, but his availability likely won't be known until closer to Monday's 8:00 PM ET tip.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Poeltl - Could return Monday Poeltl (Achilles) has been listed as probable for Monday's game at Memphis, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Poeltl missed Saturday's game against the Celtics, but the fact that he's been listed as probable gives him a solid chance to return to action. His return would provide quite a boost to the frontcourt, as Poeltl is averaging 10.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per game since the start of December.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics injury report: Marcus Smart doubtful for Bulls game with left knee contusion Marcus Smart was injured in the win over the Spurs on Saturday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Marcus Smart - Doubtful for Monday's contest Smart (knee) is doubtful for Monday's matchup against the Bulls due to a left knee contusion, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Smart limped to the locker room during the third quarter of Saturday's win over the Spurs and will likely be sidelined for at least one contest due to a knee injury. In his expected absence, Malcolm Brogdon, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard are candidates for increased roles.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Mazzulla remains noncommittal about starting Robert Williams, but the Celtics big man might be forcing the coach's hand - The Boston Globe Williams has been too impactful in his shorter stints to keep out of the starting lineup too much longer.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Gorgui Dieng - Back with San Antonio The Spurs signed Dieng to a 10-day contract Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Dieng was waived by the Spurs on Thursday to make room for the acquisition of Noah Vonleh from the Celtics, but the veteran big man has since returned to San Antonio on a 10-day deal. Across 13 appearances (one start) this season, Dieng is averaging 4.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 11.6 minutes.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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