The Boston Celtics have given an update on Kemba Walker’s injury status.
#NEBHInjuryReport Following further examination in Boston, Kemba Walker will be listed as doubtful against Sacramento with a neck sprain. He remains under evaluation and further updates will be provided as appropriate.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 24, 2019
Walker was stretchered off the court after a scary collision in which he ran headfirst into teammate Semi Ojeleye. He was diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms and though there were fears of a serious head or neck injury, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that his injury was not serious and the stretcher was used as a precaution.
Kemba Walker was taken out of the game on a stretcher after this collision.
Prayers up for Kemba 🙏
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— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) November 23, 2019
He was originally evaluated at a hospital in Denver on Friday night before being released and rejoining the Celtics. He underwent further evaluation on Saturday, which led to the team listing him as doubtful for Monday’s game against the Sacramento Kings.
The Celtics also announced he will remain under further evaluation before he is cleared to return.
The team has been no strangers to injury this season. Gordon Hayward fractured his left hand against the San Antonio Spurs on Nov. 9 after colliding with LaMarcus Aldridge.
Although it appears Boston will be without Walker for significantly less time than was originally thought, they will still miss his presence on the court and in the locker room for any games he misses. In his first season as a Celtic, Walker has emerged as a leader and face for the team, averaging a team-high 22.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists.
