Celtics PF Jared Sullinger (back surgery) has been cleared for full basketball activity. Sullinger underwent surgery to repair two herniated discs back on February 1. He says he expects to be a full go from Day 1 of training camp, where he'll enter a heated competition for minutes in the Celtics' frontcourt. Brandon Bass, Kris Humphries and Kelly Olynyk will likely be ahead of Sully. Jeff Green and Gerald Wallace are capable of playing some power forward as well.

Jared Sullinger said he is "100 percent and is able to do the required basketball movements. He still isn't cleared for contact and summer league doesn't seem to be an option. "I'm on schedule. I'm actually probably ahead of schedule, but they don't want to tell me that because I might do something dumb," Sullinger said. He averaged 8.0 points and 7.5 boards in his last 11 games before his back injury, so his rehab is worth monitoring.

Jared Sullinger (back) is still not cleared for contact. He was at summer league practice and working out with the team. Sullinger said that his back is "completely fixed," so he might be able to be ready for action later this month. He doesn't have much upside and committed a ton of fouls as a rookie, so he's just a low-upside pick later in fantasy drafts for now.

Jared Sullinger (back) said that he's "completely fixed." Prior to surgery, Sullinger said his right leg "dragged" behind his left. The problem stemmed from "back issues," but he's apparently good to go now. However, Sullinger did admit that he's in the middle of his rehab process and isn't sure how his game will change as a result of the surgery. He needs to do more conditioning work as well.

Jared Sullinger (back surgery) said he expects to be 100 percent healthy by training camp in September. Sullinger had surgery four months ago, but he said he's only "20 percent" recovered and he has already ruled himself out for the Celtics' Summer League team. The surgery was intended as a permanent solution to Sullinger's herniated disc, which caused him to fall in the 2012 draft, and he could be a steal for Boston if he stays healthy -- he averaged 6.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks in under 20 minutes per game as a rookie.

Jared Sullinger (back surgery) was at Boston's practice facility on Saturday. He's been working out for about two weeks and is hoping to be ready for training camp. Sullinger had back surgery on February 1 to end his rookie season, but he was coming around just before his injury. His 5.9 boards per game in just 19.8 minutes could make him a deeper sleeper in some fantasy leagues.

Jared Sullinger (back) said he resumed light workouts two weeks ago as part of a 10-week rehab program. Sullinger said he hopes to be 100 percent in time for training camp. Back injuries are tough to overcome and can linger throughout careers, but Sullinger said surgery made sure his injury won't be a recurring issue. That's good news considering Sullinger's back was enough of a concern last summer that some teams "red flagged" him ahead of the draft. We'll wait to see if he's fully recovered and how the Celtics' roster shapes up before determining Sullinger's fantasy value for next season.

Jared Sullinger (back) is not expected play in summer league. Sullinger will rest and rehab his back following season-ending surgery and should be ready to go for the start of training camp next season.

Jared Sullinger had two herniated discs in his back before undergoing season-ending surgery. There's the "red flag" teams were identifying on Jared Sullinger's back prior to his being drafted in 2012. The surgery is expected to fix Sullinger's back issues for the duration of his career, and it should actually improve his vertical lift as well. He's expected to be ready for training camp next season.

Jared Sullinger's agent, David Falk, said that the Celtics knew his client would eventually have to get back surgery. "The Celtics knew when they drafted him there was a certain level of risk that required surgery, as did several other teams," said Falk. "Jared's 20 years old, to try to take a short-term risk could jeopardize his career long term. Having surgery was the most appropriate response," Falk said. Sullinger is expected to be ready for training camp next season.