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The Boston Celtics listed Kristaps Porzingis as questionable for Game 5 due to a torn medial retinaculum allowing the dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg. "I'm not sure kind of where he's at. But he's trying and doing everything he can to try to put himself in position to be out there. I know that for sure," said Joe Mazzulla on Sunday. Porzingis was … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Questionable For Game 5

Speaking on NBA Countdown before Game 4, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a couple of news items. Both pieces of information concerned Boston Celtics guard Derrick White. Wojnarowski said White is under serious consideration to join Team USA for this summer's Paris Olympics. If Kawhi Leonard of the LA Clippers can't get his knee to a place where he can play, White is … [Read more...] about Derrick White Could Join Team USA; Celtics Extension A Priority

Kristaps Porzingis will be available for Game 4, but Joe Mazzulla indicated he will "only be used in specific instances, if necessary." Porzingis has a dislocated tendon in his left leg, caused by a tear of the tissue that holds tendons in place. The team has called the injury rare, and Mazzulla labeled it "serious." Porzingis missed the Boston Celtics' Game 3 win with the … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Available For Game 4 ‘In Specific Instances, If Necessary’

Kristaps Porzingis is listed as questionable for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Porzingis missed Game 3 with a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon. "Kristaps has gotten better from yesterday to today. He's fighting like hell to play. But it's going to be up to us to protect him and to make sure that it's in the best interest for him as a … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Questionable For Game 4

There is "real doubt" surrounding whether Kristaps Porzingis will be able to return in the NBA Finals, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Porzingis missed Game 3 due to a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon. "There is real doubt about Kristaps Porzingis, his availability the rest of this series. It was the Celtics medical staff … [Read more...] about ‘Real Doubt’ Surrounding Kristaps Porzingis’ Availability For Rest Of NBA Finals

Kristaps Porzingis suffered a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg at 3:27 of the third quarter of Game 2. The injury is unrelated to Porzingis's prior right calf injury, which was suffered in the first round of the playoffs. Porzngis missed five weeks with the injury before returning for Game 1. After consultation with … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Day-To-Day With ‘Rare’ Left Leg Injury Unrelated To Prior Calf Issue

Kristaps Porzingis will undergo imaging on his right leg after appearing to tweak it in the Boston Celtics' 105-98 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2. Porzingis expects to continue to play ahead of Game 3 on Wednesday. "Not difficult at all," Porzingis said, when asked if it was tough for him to continue playing. "I'll die out there if we need, so I just kept going. "But … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis To Undergo Imaging, Expects To Play In Game 3

Ahead of the 2019 trade deadline, the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics discussed a trade centered on Kristaps Porzingis for Kyrie Irving, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Irving's discontent with the Celtics was becoming apparent and he was strongly linked with an eventual paring with Kevin Durant. Porzingis was set to enter restricted free agency and the Knicks … [Read more...] about Knicks, Celtics Discussed Kristaps Porzingis For Kyrie Irving Trade In 2019

Latvia released their preliminary roster for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament hosted in Riga, Latvia. That roster is headlined by Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis. Porzingis is currently recovering from a strained right calf. He's expected to be ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, starting on Thursday, June 6. The 7-foot-3 center missed the 2023 FIBA World Cup for … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Included On Preliminary Latvia Olympic Qualifying Roster