On October 17, the Boston Celtics more or less previewed what their rotation will be when the 2023-24 season starts: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Derrick White, Al Horford, Payton Pritchard (without question!), Sam Hauser, and a smidge of Luke Kornet. While that’s who Joe Mazzulla will likely start out with in …
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Notable NBA writer for The Ringer’s Michael Pina thinks Kristaps Porzingis’s importance to the Boston Celtics is “more essential than originally expected.” “Porzingis poses some fascinating and perhaps more meaningful basketball questions,” Pina prefaced before saying, “Where and how often will he get his touches? Who does he fit best next to? Boston’s success hinges …
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Kristaps Porzingis has not always been the healthiest of players, but Yardbarker’s Ethan Scott was a tad “the sky is falling” with his fears about the marquee Boston Celtics offseason addition’s future with the team. “Based on Porzingis’ extensive injury history, Boston would be negligent and careless if it didn’t have concerns over his availability,” …
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Brad Stevens knew what he was getting into. The Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations surprised many by pulling the trigger on a three-team trade, ultimately landing Kristaps Porzingis while sending Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies. They say the team that gets the best player wins the trade. On paper, that would be Boston. …
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The Boston Celtics shared an update on Kristaps Porzingis’ plantar fasciitis recovery plan on Wednesday morning. Porzingis is set to rehab for four-to-six weeks and should be good to go for training camp. “Kristaps Porzingis has been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his right foot,” the team shared in a tweet. “He will engage in …
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A proposed Damian Lillard trade from NBA Analysis Network’s James Piercey would send the seven-time All-Star to the Boston Celtics in exchange for their entire frontcourt depth behind Kristaps Porzingis, a veteran point guard who needs time to “heal” after the organization’s attempt to trade him, and four draft picks. In total, the Portland Trail …
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