Celtics' Kemba Walker Undergoes Stem Cell Injection

Kemba Walker will be taking it easy over the holiday season and won't be returning to basketball activities for a few weeks, after undergoing a Stem Cell injection in his left knee. The team will re-evaluate his progress in January and determine if he's game-ready or not.

Celtics guard Kemba Walker’s game availability will be updated in first week of January. He is expected to resume on-court activities early this month, after receiving a stem cell injection in his left knee and a strengthening program to prepare for the upcoming season.

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Walker appeared in 56 games last regular season and finished the year averaging 20.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. The UCONN product knocked down 38.1% of his threes which was the second highest percentage of his career.

There were some talks this offseason the Celtics were offering Walker to several teams along with their three first-round picks to try and acquire a superstar, but appears nothing materialized. 

For now Walker remains with the Celtics, and the team awaits his comeback from his injection.

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