Celtics wing Josh Richardson has entered the league’s health and safety protocols, the team announced (Twitter link). He will miss the game against Phoenix Friday night, and possibly several more.
It’s unclear at this time whether Richardson tested positive or not, but if he did, he would need to isolate for at least 10 days or until he returns two consecutive negative PCR tests a minimum of 24 hours apart.
The Celtics acquired Richardson in a trade over the summer by using a trade exception and sending Moses Brown to the Mavs. He later inked a one-year extension with Boston, so he’ll earn $24MM over the next two seasons.
Richardson is having a solid season in a reserve role for the 13-13 Celtics, currently the No. 10 seed in the East. Through 20 games (24.4 MPG), he’s averaging 9.7 PPG, 2.8 RPG, and 1.3 APG on .464/.354/824 shooting. Fellow reserves Romeo Langford, Aaron Nesmith, and Payton Pritchard figure to see more action in Richardson’s stead.
If I knew Wall was 90% of himself. And in decent shape. I’d go get him but only with Wood.
You want to move Wall, then give us Wood.
Celtics need something. They are trending in wrong direction. Just two years ago they were
(48 – 24) in 2019-20.
Hayward and Walker make a big difference. The Celtics will gel. Stevens will make a move.
Can’t the Boston Celtics ever keep anyone out of covid protocols? Discouraging. Jeez!