The Celtics traded for Kristaps Porziņģis: Analyzing the positives and negatives for Boston
1 year, 6 months ago

The Celtics traded for Kristaps Porziņģis: Analyzing the positives and negatives for Boston

New York Times  

BOSTON – The wee hours of Wednesday night packed more drama than the Celtics would have anticipated. As part of a three-team trade, league sources said, the Celtics will send out Marcus Smart to Memphis plus Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala and the 35th pick in Thursday night’s draft to Washington. The Celtics will acquire Porziņģis from the Wizards, plus the 25th pick in this year’s draft and the Golden State Warriors’ first-round pick in next year’s draft from Memphis. The two extra first-round picks will arm the Celtics with more ammunition, potentially for another trade, but they won’t have much wiggle room financially unless they’re willing to break through the new collective bargaining agreement’s second apron. The organization could run into severe difficulties maintaining a reasonable supporting cast with so much money committed to Brown, who could sign a supermax extension in Boston this summer; Tatum, who will be eligible to sign one next summer; and Porziņģis, whose next contract won’t be cheap.

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Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis makes his presence felt on both ends in season debut vs. Clippers
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis makes his presence felt on both ends in season debut vs. Clippers

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Kristaps Porzingis was a spectator for the first month of the NBA season following offseason ankle surgery. It was Porzingis’ first game action since undergoing left ankle surgery in June to fix a tear in the tissue that holds the ankle tendons in place. “But we were really smart and completed all of the stages to get to …

NBA: Boston Celtics star Porzingis to have surgery, ruled out of Olympics
5 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA: Boston Celtics star Porzingis to have surgery, ruled out of Olympics

The Hindu  

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis will miss next month’s Paris Olympics after opting to have surgery on a leg injury, the NBA team announced on Tuesday. The Latvian power forward suffered a “rare” leg injury in game two of the NBA Finals against Dallas Mavericks earlier this month and will go under the knife to repair the problem. Porzingis suffered …

Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņģis says he’ll need surgery after ankle injury, title win
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņģis says he’ll need surgery after ankle injury, title win

New York Times  

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porziņģis returned to action for the team’s title-clinching win Monday and played through a left ankle injury, but the big man told The Athletic early Tuesday that he will need offseason surgery to correct the issue. Porziņģis said the recovery process will take a “few months.” ESPN first reported the news early Tuesday after the Celtics …

Porzingis available for Celtics as they try to wrap up sweep of NBA Finals against Mavericks
6 months, 1 week ago

Porzingis available for Celtics as they try to wrap up sweep of NBA Finals against Mavericks

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kristaps Porzingis will be in uniform and available to play in a limited role when the Boston Celtics try to complete a sweep of the NBA Finals in Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. “But we’re only going to use him in very specific instances if necessary.” When pressed on how Porzingis could be not quite ready but …

Kristaps Porziņģis available for ‘very specific instances’ in NBA Finals Game 4
6 months, 1 week ago

Kristaps Porziņģis available for ‘very specific instances’ in NBA Finals Game 4

New York Times  

DALLAS — Boston Celtics star center Kristaps Porziņģis was available to play Game 4 of the NBA Finals, coach Joe Mazzulla said before the game, while cautioning that the 7-footer is “not quite there” in recovering from the tissue tear and tendon displacement near his left ankle. Porziņģis did not play in the game, which the Celtics lost in historic …

Celtics’ Porzingis has rare tendon issue in lower left leg, is questionable for Game 3 of NBA Finals
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics’ Porzingis has rare tendon issue in lower left leg, is questionable for Game 3 of NBA Finals

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t played a game in Dallas since the Mavericks traded him nearly 2 1/2 years ago, and now it is uncertain if he will play there in Game 3 of the NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics. Porzingis has a rare tendon injury in his lower left leg, which occurred in the third quarter of Boston’s …

Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņģis suffers displaced tendon in leg, Game 3 status unclear
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņģis suffers displaced tendon in leg, Game 3 status unclear

New York Times  

DALLAS — Boston Celtics star center Kristaps Porziņģis suffered a displaced tendon in his left leg, leaving his status day to day and his availability for Game 3 of the NBA Finals in question. In announcing the injury, the Celtics said Porziņģis suffered a “torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis” of his left leg, which means a …

What does Kristaps Porziņģis’ ‘rare’ ankle injury mean for Celtics in the NBA Finals?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

What does Kristaps Porziņģis’ ‘rare’ ankle injury mean for Celtics in the NBA Finals?

New York Times  

DALLAS — The Boston Celtics finally got Kristaps Porziņģis back for the NBA Finals and were immediately reminded how vital he is to the team’s success. The Celtics announced before practice Tuesday that Porziņģis suffered a “rare” injury termed as a torn medial retinaculum, allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg. Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla called …

Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis suddenly a big problem in Finals for a Mavericks team that cast him off
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis suddenly a big problem in Finals for a Mavericks team that cast him off

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Mavericks couldn’t figure out how best to utilize big man Kristaps Porzingis during his three seasons in Dallas. Dallas coach Jason Kidd said before the start of the series that he didn’t think Porzingis received nearly enough praise for his ability as a shot blocker and someone who can alter opponents’ shots. “We have to find a …

Kristaps Porzingis says he plans to be ready for Game 1 of NBA Finals matchup with Mavericks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kristaps Porzingis says he plans to be ready for Game 1 of NBA Finals matchup with Mavericks

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis plans to be ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. “It’s been a long process, I’m not going to lie,” Porzingis said. “But I’ve tried to build up as much as I can to this point from all aspects.” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said Porzingis is “on pace” to be ready …

Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņģis expected to return for Game 1 of NBA Finals vs. Mavericks: Sources
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņģis expected to return for Game 1 of NBA Finals vs. Mavericks: Sources

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals By Shams Charania, Alex Andrejev, Jared Weiss and Jay King Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porziņģis is expected to return to action for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, barring a setback, league sources said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Porziņģis …

Injured Kristaps Porzingis on track for return as Celtics prepare for NBA Finals against Mavericks
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Injured Kristaps Porzingis on track for return as Celtics prepare for NBA Finals against Mavericks

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Whether injured Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will be ready in time for the start of the NBA Finals this week is still to be determined. Porzingis last spoke publicly on May 4, saying of the injury, “It’s something, it’s not nothing,” and adding that it would take “a little bit of time” to recover from. Mazzulla said Porzingis …

Kristaps Porziņģis could return for Celtics in NBA Finals as potential Mavs reunion looms
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kristaps Porziņģis could return for Celtics in NBA Finals as potential Mavs reunion looms

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals When Kristaps Porziņģis joined the Boston Celtics, he expected to see what life was like beyond the first round. When asked before the Indiana Pacers series whether Porziņģis was doing more on the court, Mazzulla said, “I have no idea.” When asked before Game …

Kristaps Porzingis is out with a calf strain for Celtics’ potential series clincher against Heat
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kristaps Porzingis is out with a calf strain for Celtics’ potential series clincher against Heat

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out of Boston’s potential series-clinching matchup against the Miami Heat with a strained right calf. Porzingis played only 14 minutes in Boston’s 102-88 Game 4 win at Miami, leaving in the second quarter and finishing with seven points and three rebounds. Veteran Al Horford will likely replace Porzingis in the starting …

Celtics’ Porzingis leaves playoff game in Miami with right calf tightness
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics’ Porzingis leaves playoff game in Miami with right calf tightness

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Boston center Kristaps Porzingis left the Celtics’ playoff game in Miami on Monday night late in the first half with what the team said was right calf tightness. And all year, we’ve had guys step in and play.” Porzingis missed seven games earlier this season with what the Celtics called left calf injuries, and he wears tape over …

Porzingis scores 27, Celtics earn home-court advantage in playoffs with 135-100 win over Thunder
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Porzingis scores 27, Celtics earn home-court advantage in playoffs with 135-100 win over Thunder

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault likened the Celtics’ performance this season to that of a Ferrari. Kristaps Porzingis had 27 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks, helping the Celtics power past the Thunder 135-100 on Wednesday night to secure the best record in the NBA and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Jayson Tatum finished with 24 points and …

Kristaps Porziņģis didn’t want to leave Wizards, but Celtics’ present and future look bright
1 year, 1 month ago

Kristaps Porziņģis didn’t want to leave Wizards, but Celtics’ present and future look bright

New York Times  

WASHINGTON — When the final buzzer sounded here Monday night, and the Boston Celtics had trounced the Washington Wizards, a new task awaited Kristaps Porziņģis. So I’m just going to make adjustments and try to be as effective as I can in each of those situations.” The crowd inside Washington’s Capital One Arena, which featured a large number of green-clad …

Celtics traded Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porziņģis. So what’s Boston’s next move?
1 year, 5 months ago

Celtics traded Marcus Smart for Kristaps Porziņģis. So what’s Boston’s next move?

New York Times  

Follow our live free agency news and analysis from our entire NBA staff, and sign up for The Bounce to get basketball content delivered straight to your inbox. Brogdon didn’t consistently run point and often was attacking off the catch, but he has enough experience running an offense to work well next to all of Boston’s scorers in a bigger …

Trade sends Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Marcus Smart to Memphis - Reports
1 year, 6 months ago

Trade sends Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Marcus Smart to Memphis - Reports

The Hindu  

Kristaps Porzingis reportedly is headed to Boston Celtics in a three-team trade. Washington Wizards, the team shipping out Porzingis, reportedly will acquire guard Tyus Jones from the Grizzlies and a second-round pick in Thursday’s draft from the Celtics. In that scenario, Porzingis was to go to Boston with Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon relocating to L.A. while Clippers forward Marcus Morris …

Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics in 3-team deal with Smart headed to Grizzlies, AP sources say
1 year, 6 months ago

Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics in 3-team deal with Smart headed to Grizzlies, AP sources say

Associated Press  

The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team trade that also includes Marcus Smart heading to the Memphis Grizzlies, two people with knowledge of the deal said Thursday morning. The deal also includes the Grizzlies acquiring Smart, the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year, from Boston in exchange for …

In trading Kristaps Porziņģis, the Washington Wizards’ plan becomes clearer
1 year, 6 months ago

In trading Kristaps Porziņģis, the Washington Wizards’ plan becomes clearer

New York Times  

WASHINGTON — This is what the early stages of a roster teardown looks like. In a span of four days, the Washington Wizards have agreed to trade their two leading scorers, Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porziņģis, who also happened to have the team’s largest salaries last season. Late Wednesday night, the Wizards’ new front-office leaders committed to sending out Porziņģis …

Celtics-Grizzlies-Wizards trade grades: Instant reaction with Smart, Porziņģis on the move
1 year, 6 months ago

Celtics-Grizzlies-Wizards trade grades: Instant reaction with Smart, Porziņģis on the move

New York Times  

A few hours after one three-team deal fell apart and the Washington Wizards were up against Kristaps Porziņģis’ player option deadline, the Boston Celtics finally managed to get their big man upgrade … and are saying goodbye to Marcus Smart. This trade has Porziņģis, the 25th pick in Thursday’s draft and a 2024 first-round pick heading to Boston; Smart going …

Hollinger: Why Porziņģis-Smart trade is a win for Grizzlies, Celtics and Wizards
1 year, 6 months ago

Hollinger: Why Porziņģis-Smart trade is a win for Grizzlies, Celtics and Wizards

New York Times  

For those of you who missed the drama late on Wednesday, Boston and Washington had a three-way deal set up with the Clippers that would have sent Kristaps Porziņģis to the Celtics. The final deal will send Marcus Smart to Memphis; Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala and Boston’s pick in Thursday’s draft at No. Celtics From Boston’s perspective, it’s …

Celtics sending Marcus Smart to Grizzlies, finalizing deal for Kristaps Porziņģis: Sources
1 year, 6 months ago

Celtics sending Marcus Smart to Grizzlies, finalizing deal for Kristaps Porziņģis: Sources

New York Times  

By Shams Charania, Jared Weiss, John Hollinger, Josh Robbins, Jay King and Law Murray The Celtics are trading Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies as part of a three-team deal involving the Wizards so that Boston can acquire Kristaps Porziņģis, league sources told The Athletic. The Wizards get Tyus Jones from the Grizzlies, Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala from the Celtics, …

NBA: Kristaps Porzingis’ 3-point barrage boosts Washington Wizards over Charlotte Hornets
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Kristaps Porzingis’ 3-point barrage boosts Washington Wizards over Charlotte Hornets

The Hindu  

Kristaps Porzingis scored 18 of his 36 points in the third quarter to fuel the host Washington Wizards to a 118-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Washington’s Deni Avdija collected 20 points and 13 rebounds and Bradley Beal contributed 17 points and 10 assists in his return from a two-game absence due to left foot soreness. Washington’s basket …

Slimmed-down Kristaps Porziņģis: ‘I’m coming in with a chip on my shoulder’
2 years, 3 months ago

Slimmed-down Kristaps Porziņģis: ‘I’m coming in with a chip on my shoulder’

New York Times  

WASHINGTON — Because he stands 7-foot-3, it is difficult to mistake Kristaps Porziņģis for anyone else. But when Washington Wizards players assembled Friday for media day at Capital One Arena, even rabid basketball fans would have been forgiven if Porziņģis’ appearance caused them to do a double take. “Especially this year, I’m coming in with a chip on my shoulder …

NBA: Dallas Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis to miss start of season after knee surgery
4 years, 1 month ago

NBA: Dallas Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis to miss start of season after knee surgery

Firstpost  

Dallas: Kristaps Porzingis will miss the start of the season as the Dallas Mavericks star continues recovery from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. President of basketball operations Donnie Nelson told Dallas radion station 105.3 The Fan on Monday the club was being cautious with Luka Doncic’s European sidekick, who missed more than a season because …

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