The Celtics will not wait until training camp to learn whether Vin Baker will be able to contribute to the team next season. Team sources said this week Baker is expected to work out with the team in the minicamp preceding summer league in July.

If Baker does well enough there, he could participate with the Celtics entry in the Shaw's league at UMass-Boston.

The Celts have no way of knowing at this time whether Baker's sobriety will mean he can return to anything near the level of competency he showed before his habits began affecting his game.