Before the Philadelphia 76ers rolled past the Boston Celtics in a 106-96 win on Tuesday, led by 35 points from Joel Embiid, head coach Doc Rivers provided an update on the Sixers’ trade deadline acquisition, George Hill. Hill has been out since late January and underwent surgery on his right thumb on February 2.
When speaking to media before Tuesday’s game, Rivers explained that there’s currently no timetable for Hill’s first appearance. Given the nature of the injury and how easily pain or aggravation can be caused when returning to play against contact, the Sixers are going to be as careful as possible with Hill.