Boston celtics news

Here are the latest news and updates from the Boston Celtics:

Recent News

• The Celtics have signed forward Justin Jackson to a two-way contract, according to ESPN. Jackson, 27, has played for the Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz, and Memphis Grizzlies in his NBA career.
• The Celtics have also signed guard Tremont Waters to a two-way contract, according to The Athletic. Waters, 23, has played for the Celtics' G-League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws, and has also played in the NBA G-League for the Westchester Knicks.
• The Celtics have waived forward Tacko Fall, according to The Athletic. Fall, 27, has played for the Celtics' G-League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws, and has also played in the NBA G-League for the Westchester Knicks.

Injury Updates

• Jayson Tatum (knee) is expected to miss 2-3 weeks after undergoing an MRI, according to ESPN. Tatum, 23, has been dealing with a knee injury and has missed the Celtics' last two games.
• Kemba Walker (knee) is expected to miss 2-3 weeks after undergoing an MRI, according to ESPN. Walker, 31, has been dealing with a knee injury and has missed the Celtics' last two games.
• Robert Williams III (hip) is expected to miss 2-3 weeks after undergoing an MRI, according to ESPN. Williams, 22, has been dealing with a hip injury and has missed the Celtics' last two games.

Standings and Schedule

• The Celtics are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 24-14.
• The Celtics have 54 games remaining on their schedule, including 27 home games and 27 road games.
• The Celtics' next game is against the Toronto Raptors on January 22nd at TD Garden.

Roster Moves

• The Celtics have recalled forward Grant Williams from the Maine Red Claws, according to The Athletic. Williams, 22, has played for the Celtics' G-League affiliate and has also played in the NBA G-League for the Westchester Knicks.
• The Celtics have assigned forward Romeo Langford to the Maine Red Claws, according to The Athletic. Langford, 22, has played for the Celtics' G-League affiliate and has also played in the NBA G-League for the Westchester Knicks.

Player News

• Jaylen Brown has been named to the NBA's All-Star Weekend Rising Stars team, according to ESPN. Brown, 23, is averaging 20.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this season.
• Marcus Smart has been named to the NBA's All-Defensive Second Team, according to ESPN. Smart, 27, is averaging 10.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this season.