Torrey Craig Rumors

Jordan Walsh told the Globe on Saturday that coach Joe Mazzulla, after the season, told him his role is uncertain because of the uncertainty of the roster. Now that the Celtics have lost Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luke Kornet, and with Torrey Craig a free agent, there are available minutes for several positions, including the 3-and-D role Walsh is vying to fill. “Now that we’re closer to the season and we know what the roster will look like, I gotta revisit that conversation to see what I can do,” Walsh told the Globe. “If there’s something open for me, how do I maximize my opportunity, get to it, and take advantage.”

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I know you posted the video — you got to check in with Jayson. See how he's doing. How is he? And you know, what was it like to just be able to check in with him — you know, four weeks into the rehab now?" Torrey Craig: "Just to see him in good spirits — see him smiling, laughing, joking around — and just, you know, just have normal conversation. Talk about the offseason, what I'm up to, and uh, yeah, I just look forward to his recovery, the progress he's making. And it's always just good seeing him in good spirits."

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Torrey Craig said he has confidence that the Celtics can contend even without their leading scorer, rebounder, and playmaker next season. “It’s a great group of guys, obviously, the situation matters, but I feel like even without JT, this team could still compete for a championship,” Craig said. “They’re talented. You just have to find a way to play basketball a little differently. But this group is way more capable. I have the utmost confidence.”

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If the opportunity presented itself, Craig would love to be back in Boston, he told CelticsBlog after the Celtics’ playoff elimination earlier this month. “I love everything about Boston,” Craig said. “If it was available, then I would see myself coming back.” Craig said that the opportunity to be a part of a championship-caliber team is one he’ll always cherish. “Just being around the guys that previously won the championship – just seeing how they operate, how together they were, just being a part of the Celtic culture,” he said. “That was a cool experience for me.”

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Craig, 34, is set to be a free agent this summer after spending the past few months with the Celtics. The future is uncertain for not just Craig but also for the Celtics, but the wing spoke about potentially re-signing with Boston. “I guess we’ll cross that path when we get there,“ Craig told MassLive after the C’s lost to the Knicks in Game 6. ”I have to sit down with my representatives, my agents and talk things through and see the options. But I wouldn’t mind re-signing here.”

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Bobby Manning: Mazzulla said Craig is exactly where he needs to be, and the 1:57 he played was “really important.”

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Bobby Manning: More from Craig on Mazzulla: “He don’t care about anything. He just wants to win. I’m the same way.” pic.x.com/PnVvd7m7cF

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Bobby Manning: Mazzulla said it's going to take some time to get Craig up to speed with the language and other intricacies of the #Celtics' system. They'll rely on his experience. "It's not rocket science ... we want to take advantage of that ... he's been great ... asking questions."

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Gary Washburn: Jaylen Brown is OUT tonight. Torrey Craig is available. #Celtics #Spurs

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Anthony Chiang: Celtics injury report for tomorrow’s game vs. Heat: Jaylen Brown - Right Knee Swelling - QUESTIONABLE Torrey Craig - Right Ankle Return From Injury Reconditioning - OUT Jrue Holiday - Right Shoulder Impingement - OUT Jayson Tatum - Right Patella Tendinopathy - QUESTIONABLE

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John Karalis: Celtics injury report for tomorrow: Jaylen Brown - Right Knee Swelling - QUESTIONABLE Torrey Craig - Right Ankle Return From Injury Reconditioning - OUT Jrue Holiday - Right Shoulder Impingement - OUT Jayson Tatum - Right Patella Tendinopathy - QUESTIONABLE

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Gary Washburn: Torrey Craig will wear No. 12 for the #Celtics.

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Jay King: Torrey Craig said he does not expect to play tonight, but “hopefully soon.” On his injury: “It’s good. Just taking it day by day. Seeing how well I’m progressing. It’s feeling pretty good.”

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Stefan Bondy: Torrey Craig is now listed as OUT tonight for the Celtics at MSG. Jrue Holiday is also not playing. For the Knicks, OG Anunoby is doubtful while Josh Hart and KAT are probable

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