Boston Celtics shooting guard Avery Bradley strained his right Achilles earlier this season, and that injury has been a nagging one. Bradley attempted a return after missing four games, and struggled in his return, scoring five points in 33 minutes. Since that game, Bradley has missed Boston’s past 10. Coach Brad Stevens expects Bradley to be out past the All-Star Break:
Avery Bradley will not be on this road trip.
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) February 8, 2017
Sounds like Avery Bradley will likely be out until after All-Star break. Stevens: "If he comes back before that, it might be a surprise now"
— Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) February 8, 2017
Behind an MVP-caliber season from Isaiah Thomas, Boston has been just fine without Bradley; they’re currently on a seven-game winning streak. However, Bradley is one of the Celtics’ very best players, and they’re a much better team with him healthy. This season, only Thomas (29.9) has scored more points per game than Bradley’s 17.7. Bradley, at 6-foot-2, also leads the Celtics in rebounds per game, with 6.9. Only Jae Crowder (42.2 percent from outside) is having a better three-point shooting season than Bradley (40.9 percent).
