For now the season debut of Celtics point guard Kemba Walker remains in a holding pattern.

Kemba Walker has been cleared to practice and coach Brad Stevens says the point guard's knee has been pain-free for "over a month."

With several players in the league's health and safety protocols for the near-term future, the news couldn't come at a better time.

Walker has not played yet this season but is moving closer to a return

His knee issues go back to last season and beyond.