Celtics vs. Bulls: Rajon Rondo will not play in Game 5, questionable for Game 6

The Bulls point guard's thumb is still broken, with significant swelling

Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo told reporters he will not play in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Celtics.

Rondo says he will not play tonight.

— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) April 26, 2017

X-rays show Rondo still has break in the right thumb with significant swelling, according to @chicagobulls Fred Hoiberg.

— A. Sherrod Blakely (@SherrodbCSN) April 26, 2017

Rondo sounds iffy about Game 6.

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 26, 2017

Rondo was expected to be out for two weeks after breaking his thumb in Game 2, but reports surfaced Tuesday that he was attempting to play in Game 5. The Bulls previously announced that Isaiah Canaan would get the start at point guard on Wednesday, with the series tied 2-2.