Celtics middle Kristaps Porzingis intends to make his season debut Monday vs. the Clippers, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. The Latvian large man is formally listed as possible for the competition, per the team.
A one-time All-Star, Porzingis’ 2024-25 debut was delayed by a left leg harm he suffered through the NBA Finals final season. He underwent surgery in late June and was anticipated to overlook roughly five-to-six months, so he’s proper on monitor from a restoration standpoint — maybe even a bit forward of schedule.
Porzingis was doing full-court one-on-five work with assistant coaches a pair weeks in the past after which was assigned to Boston’s G League affiliate in Maine final Monday to get some follow reps in. Evidently all the pieces went easily, as he plans to return tonight vs. L.A.
Though Porzingis is more likely to play Monday, the Celtics will most likely be with out a couple different frontcourt gamers in Al Horford (sickness) and Luke Kornet (left hamstring tightness), who’re each listed as uncertain.
Given Porzingis’ prolonged harm historical past, Boston will nearly definitely be cautious with the 29-year-old, no less than till he’s again in taking part in form.
The defending champions haven’t skipped a beat to open the season, with the Celtics presently holding a 14-3 report, the second-best mark within the NBA.
