Luke Kornet Suffers Ankle Sprain at Celtics Practice

With Robert Williams not expected to resume basketball activities for 8-12 weeks after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee, and Danilo Gallinari likely out for the season due to a torn ACL, there's an opportunity for Luke Kornet to earn a more significant role this season. In 2021-22, in 12 games with the Celtics, he averaged seven minutes per contest while producing 2.2 points and 2.1 rebounds.

Unfortunately for Kornet, he reportedly suffered an ankle sprain during practice this week and is out for 1-2 weeks, per Jared Weiss and Shams Charania of The Athletic. That news comes on the same day Boston's signed Blake Griffin to strengthen the rotation at center.

Furthermore, Kornet was in line for significant minutes during the Celtics' preseason opener against the Hornets on Sunday. Boston's preseason schedule spans just under two weeks, meaning his ability to return in time to take advantage of an extended opportunity that might not be waiting for him in the regular season is now in question.

Hopefully, for Kornet's sake, he suits up for an exhibition game before the Celtics' season opener against the Sixers on Oct. 18. That matchup also kicks off the 2022-23 campaign for the entire NBA.

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