Celtics middle Kristaps Porzingis intends to make his season debut Monday vs. the Clippers, sources inform Shams Charania of ESPN. The Latvian huge man is formally listed as possible for the competition, per the staff.
A one-time All-Star, Porzingis’ 2024-25 debut was delayed by a left leg harm he suffered in the course of the NBA Finals final season. He underwent surgical procedure in late June and was anticipated to overlook roughly five-to-six months, so he’s proper on monitor from a restoration standpoint — even perhaps a little 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 apply reps in. Evidently the whole lot went easily, as he plans to return tonight vs. L.A.
Though Porzingis is prone to play Monday, the Celtics will in all probability be and not using 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, at the very least till he’s again in enjoying 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.
