The Celtics are still getting recently acquired center Bol Bol up to speed as he recovers from foot surgery, as relayed by Brian Robb of MassLive.com.
As Robb noted, Bol has been taking part in pregame sessions and showing up to practice to watch and learn. Boston landed both Bol and guard PJ Dozier in a three-team trade with the Nuggets and Spurs last week. (Dozier remains away from the team as he’s out for the season with a torn ACL.)
“Bol has a chance to come back later in the year and just acclimate him to the group,” Celtics coach Ime Udoka said, via Robb. “Get him comfortable with guys and have him around for the most part until he’s able to start doing some activity on the court.”
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