Celtics' Amir Johnson: Receives rest day Saturday
Johnson will sit out of Saturday's preseason tilt with the Hornets for rest purposes.
Analysis:
With the Celtics' next preseason game not until Wednesday against the Nets, coach Brad Stevens wanted to take advantage of the extended break in the schedule by giving some of his starters a rest Saturday. Along with Johnson, Isaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley, and Al Horford will also sit out.