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The “Second draft”: a worthy Celtics NBA trade deadline approach

Bol Bol appeared at Celtics practice on Wednesday with a boot on his right foot and crutches. He’s quietly appeared in meetings with Boston, getting to know his teammates, including fellow former Oregon Duck Payton Pritchard.

“Bol has a chance to come back later in the year,” Ime Udoka said. “Just acclimate him to the group, get him comfortable with guys, and just have him around for the most part until he’s ready to start doing some activity on the court.”

This month’s Juancho Hernángomez for the injured P.J. Dozier and Bol trade set the table for luxury tax-shedding that’s among Boston’s reported priorities this deadline.