BOSTON (AP) Vin Baker was suspended indefinitely by the Boston Celtics on Friday for failing to comply with his aftercare program.

The suspension took effect immediately, and Baker missed the Celtics' game against the Washington Wizards.

It's the second time this season that Baker, who struggled with alcoholism last spring, has been suspended by the team for failing to comply with his recovery program. On Jan. 7, he was suspended for three games.

The team said it was notified of the violation by a doctor jointly selected by Baker and the team to oversee his aftercare.

``We were sorry to learn of Vin's noncompliance,'' team CEO and managing partner Wyc Grousbeck said. ``As we have said throughout this process, we will continue to wish Vin the very best in his aftercare and will refrain from further comment.''

The four-time All-Star joined the Celtics before last season after a trade with Seattle. He played poorly, and last February accepted a suspension from the Celtics and checked himself into rehab for alcoholism while his teammates were advancing to the second round of the playoffs.