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James Young Injury: Updates on Celtics Guard's Shoulder and Return

Adam WellsDec 12, 2014

James Young is currently trying to rehab a shoulder injury and avoid surgery to repair the damage. Young has not played since a December 5 game vs. Los Angeles, but will return for Boston's game on Tuesday vs. Orlando.

Continue for updates.

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Friday, Dec. 12

Boston Celtics rookie James Young has been limited to five games this season and could be on the shelf for a lot longer with a shoulder injury.

According to Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe, Young underwent an MRI that revealed a small muscle tear in his right shoulder:

The good news is Young doesn't have to undergo surgery at this moment, though it sounds like that is still on the table depending on what happens with rehab. Despite their 7-13 record entering Friday, the Celtics are only one game behind Brooklyn for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.

The former Kentucky star played well in limited action, averaging 2.2 points per game with a field goal percentage of 62.5 despite only playing 3.6 minutes per game.