Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said before Wednesday’s preseason finale that Rondo is “progressing well” and has begun to take some light contact in practice.
“He’ll continue to do a little bit more in practice,” Stevens said. “Did a little bit more (Tuesday). Anytime that it’s even close to a contact-esque drill that he’s been allowed to do, he has a nice-sized pad on his hand. Still not fully good to go, but certainly working that way.”
Rondo also joined the team for pregame warmups Wednesday without a pad on his surgically repaired hand. Stevens said Monday that there is “a possibility” the point guard will be ready to go in time for next Wednesday’s regular-season opener.
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