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Rookie R.J. Hunter sidelined by shoulder subluxation

BOSTON -- Boston Celtics rookie guard R.J. Hunter said he suffered a subluxation of his left shoulder while on assignment in the NBA Development League on Thursday and expects to be sidelined a few days while it heals.

Hunter, who scored 28 points on 10-of-19 shooting in the Maine Red Claws' 119-112 triumph over the Texas Legends, believes he injured himself when he got hit by a screen. The No. 28 pick in June's draft is out for Saturday's visit against the Brooklyn Nets and will be reevaluated by team physician Dr.