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Kemba Walker update: knee drained and received injection upon return from All-Star break

The Boston Celtics had previously ruled Kemba Walker out for Friday night’s game in Minnesota due to continued soreness in his left knee. After shootaround on Friday, Brad Stevens added a little more clarity on what Walker’s dealing with:

Brad Stevens said today that Kemba Walker had his left knee drained and received an injection to help with both swelling and soreness. Walker is out for at least tonight's game in Minnesota.

— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) February 21, 2020

Walker has missed games previously due to left knee soreness this season.