Is it much ado about nothing, given the team seems to be treating him with kid gloves during the regular season?

The Celtics got one starter back for their New Year’s Eve matchup with the Raptors, but their big man in the middle remained sidelined.

While they are still viewed as title-contending favorites, the Boston Celtics have been struggling as of late. Boston is just 2-4 over their last six games, and six of their nine total losses this season have come in December.