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The Boston Celtics announced Wednesday that 7-foot-5 prospect Tacko Fall was diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee and will miss 1-2 weeks.
Celtics announce Tacko Fall will be reassessed in 1-2 weeks after suffering a bone bruise on his right knee Monday. Fall was at the Auerbach Center today and was in good spirits.
— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) November 27, 2019
This doesn’t necessarily impact the Celtics’ roster much, but Fall is one of the more prominent prospects and figures in the NBA circuit right now. He’s been playing for the Maine Redclaws of the NBA’s G-League, averaging 15 points and 10.8 rebounds in 24 minutes through six games this season.
Fall most recently made history in a loss to the Memphis Hustle, ripping down 14 offensive rebounds, a Redclaws record. He’s been making enough noise in the G League that I think his injury is noteworthy for deeper keeper leagues. If you’re stashing Fall, this may be a setback but don’t give up the talented prospect. He could make his way into the NBA at some point this season for Boston.