Nesmith (COVID-19) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has a good chance at finally returning to the rotation since entering the league's health and safety protocols Dec. 24. Although the forward cleared protocols for the Celtics' recent game against the Magic on Sunday, Nesmith ultimately didn't play.

Nesmith is listed as out on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Magic, as he's still in the league's health and safety protocols.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith reportedly cleared protocols Saturday and initially didn't have an injury designation coming into Sunday's game but apparently that report was inaccurate. The 27-year-old will miss a fifth straight game and will try to return Wednesday when the Spurs come into town.

Nesmith (COVID-19 protocols) exited protocols and is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the Magic, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith last played Dec. 22. He's seen spot run for most of the season. In December, he averaged 4.4 points and 2.0 rebounds in 13.7 minutes.

Nesmith was placed in health and safety protocols Friday, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith joins an extensive injury list. The Celtics will be extremely shorthanded for the Christmas Day matchup against the Bucks.

Nesmith will come off the bench Monday against the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith received a spot start Saturday and had zero points (0-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes, but he'll return to the bench Monday with the likes of Dennis Schroder (illness) available. Nesmith should still see some action as a reserve given the Celtics are still shorthanded.

Nesmith will start Saturday's matchup against the Knicks, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Celtics down Dennis Schroder (illness), Romeo Langford (neck) and others, Nesmith will be forced into the starting five for just the second time in his career. In the three games this season that he's seen 20-plus minutes, Nesmith has averaged 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.0 assists.

Nesmith scored nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt) but failed to register any other stats beyond three fouls over 14 minutes of run in Tuesday's 117-102 road loss to the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith's zero rebounds were one of many contributing factors that led to Boston being outrebounded 51 to 34 by the Lakers. The Lakers overwhelmed Boston for most of the night. Nesmith has now bounced back from two DNP-Coaches Decisions and appeared in three straight games, during which he has averaged 6.7 points and 1.3 three-pointers per game.

Nesmith generated 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes in Thursday's 95-78 win in Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Bench players Nesmith, Romeo Langford and Dennis Schroder were all a big part of a dominant second quarter where Boston outscored the Heat 33-9. It was an ugly offensive night for Boston, but the defense was stellar. The bench effort was needed, as Jaylen Brown left in the second half due to a hamstring issue and Jayson Tatum scored only 10 points. Boston next travels to Dallas for a Saturday night matchup with the Mavs. Should Brown's hamstring issue linger, playing time will open up for both Nesmith and Langford.

Nesmith is off the injury report for Saturday's matchup against the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith has been dealing with a non-COVID illness, but he'll be able to take the court Saturday. He's been a DNP-CD over the past two games, though he could see an increased workload with Marcus Smart (illness) sidelined.

Nesmith is dealing with a non-COVID illness, but he will still travel with the team to Washington and hopes to play in Saturday's contest against the Wizards, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nesmith didn't practice Friday due to the illness, but he hopes to be ready for Saturday's contest against the Wizards. The 22-year-old wing hasn't seen any playing time the last two games, so if he's unable to suit up, it shouldn't affect coach Ime Udoka's rotations.