Green hopes to return to Boston: The Sporting News reported last week that Celtics forward Jeff Green, an impending restricted free agent, hopes to return to Boston next season, after missing the 2011-12 season after undergoing surgery on his heart. (Updated 05/20/2012)
Injury Report
Heart - Probable for start of 2012-13 season (Updated - 5/20/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Green, 25, averaged 9.8 points and 3.3 rebounds last season after joining the Celtics in a trade that sent Kendrick Perkins to Oklahoma City. It's encouraging he Green should be able to compete next year, however there is so much uncertainty surrounding his health as well as where he will be playing that he should be avoided in most Fantasy leagues on Draft Day. (Updated 05/20/2012).
12/14/2011 14:14 2011-12 Draft Prep: Positional tiers for Draft Day
Not sure how you'll be ready for Draft Day? Our Adam Moore helps you prepare, breaking each position into tiers for owners to dissect.
Boston F Jeff Green will have surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm and will miss the entire 2011-12 season. While obviously Green and the Celtics were disappointed to learn of the news, the timing of his of his training camp physical -- and the end of the NBA lockout -- may have saved his life. The 25-year-old is expected to make a full recovery and resume his playing career next season. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his recovery over the next several months. A healthy Green would likely be worth drafting with a late-round pick in 2012-13. (Updated 12/19/11)
