"Shaq has now missed six consecutive games due to the inflamed Achilles and 16 overall this season from various injuries. He wore a boot on his right foot Sunday and appears unlikely to be activated before the Celtics get to the All-Star break.
"No surgery," Ainge told the Boston Herald. "The problem is that often you don't know the timetable with injuries. It's just that his Achilles is really bothering him right now (ESPN)."
The good news here is that he doesn't need surgery, but I wouldn't expect Shaq back right after the All-Star break either. During the Heat/Celtics game yesterday there were reports that Shaq is still walking around in a boot. The Celtics obviously could use him back with Erden and O'Neal still out, but they have to stay focused on the big picture and the big picture is the Celtics need Shaq in April not in February.
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