Nesmith (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

While coach Ime Udoka said Nesmith is getting close to a return, the young wing will miss a seventh straight game as he continues to contend with a sprained right ankle. There's a decent chance he'll remain out Monday at Oklahoma City to finish out the back-to-back set.

Nesmith (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has been out for about two weeks due to a sprained ankle, but it appears he might be a bit ahead of schedule in his recovery. If he returns Sunday, he'll presumably be on a minutes limit.

Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said Wednesday that Nesmith (ankle) will remain out for "a while," Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Udoka, Nesmith is still experiencing significant swelling of his sprained right ankle and will need the inflammation to subside before he's able to resume on-court activity. Once that happens, a clearer timeline for the second-year wing's return date could come into focus. Nesmith has been a fringy member of Udoka's rotation throughout the season, averaging only 10.5 minutes over 45 appearances.

Celtics head coach Ime Udoka said Sunday that Nesmith (ankle) had significant swelling and "will be out for a longer period of time" than Jaylen Brown (ankle), Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith sprained his ankle during Thursday's contest against the Grizzlies, and based on Udoka's comments, he'll likely be facing a lengthy absence. While Brown will be a game-time decision for Sunday's contest versus Brooklyn, Nesmith may be sidelined for the entirety of Boston's upcoming three-game week.

Nesmith (ankle) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith sprained his ankle during Thursday's game against the Grizzlies. On a positive note, the Celtics could be getting Jaylen Brown (ankle) back, as he's listed as questionable.

Nesmith exited Thursday's contest early with an ankle sprain and won't return for the remainder of the game, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith earned a spot start with Jaylen Brown (ankle) ruled out for Thursday's contest with the Grizzlies. The forward left the game with one assist and one steal in five minutes of action. Expect Grant Williams and Derrick White to see extended minutes with Nesmith done for the game.

Nesmith will start Thursday's game against Memphis, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 22-year-old hasn't scored in his past two appearances but will make a spot start Thursday with Jaylen Brown (ankle) unavailable. Nesmith combined for zero points (0-10 FG, 0-7 3Pt), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 43 minutes across his two previous starts this season.

Nesmith did not see any playing time in Saturday's 113-104 win at Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

That marks the fourth DNP-Coach's Decision for Nesmith over Boston's last 10 games. Coach Ime Udoka has shortened his rotation to essentially eight players. Derreck White, Grant Williams and Payton Pritchard are the only reserves seeing significant playing time. The hope had been that when Boston traded Romeo Langford to San Antonio, it would free up reserve minutes on the wing for Nesmith. But that has not proved to be the case. Boston has won 11 of its last 12 games, so don't look for Udoka to change his approach any time soon.

Nesmith logged 18 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and two blocks over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 135-87 win over the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith was lights out en route to a season-high 18 points, and the two blocks doubled his season total for the campaign. Marcus Smart left the contest in the second quarter with a sprained right ankle, which probably contributed to Nesmith's increased playing time. If Smart remains out for Boston's final game before the All-Star break, Nesmith will likely be a candidate to play 20-plus minutes once again.

Nesmith (ankle) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith missed the Celtics' last two contests with the ankle injury, but as expected, he will be available Sunday. However, even when healthy, he's been on the fringes of Boston's rotation.