There's a legitimate possibility that Rajon Rondo will be healed in time to play in the Celtics' season opener against Brooklyn on Oct. 29.
Rondo recently had additional tests taken on his left hand, with the results showing the broken bone was continuing to heal properly.
"He won't do any contact before the end of the week, but there's a chance he could be cleared to do some stuff by the end of the week," said coach Brad Stevens.