Rajon Rondo (hand) will practice Tuesday, after which he'll be examined one final time in advance of Wednesday's season opener against the Nets, Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe reports.

Rondo (hand) will practice Tuesday, after which he'll be examined one final time in advance of Wednesday's season opener against the Nets, Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe reports.

Analysis:

Rondo, who return to full-contact practice Friday, is progressing quickly from a broken hand and appears likely to take the court for the opener. Official word should come later Tuesday, so be sure monitor the point guard's status as Wednesday night's tip approaches.