Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is set to miss his fourth consecutive game with a left calf strain after he was officially ruled out of the team's knockout game for the in-season tournament on Monday. Fortunately for the Celtics, they're on a three-game win streak while Porzingis has been out. There isn't a firm timetable for his return yet, so Al Horford will continue to get the starting role while Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet will get the added minutes off of the bench.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) will miss a third consecutive game with a left calf strain as he's officially been ruled out for the division-rivalry game against the Philadelphia 76ers. We're approaching the one-week mark when the team said he would be re-evaluated and he's been able to do a bit of work at practice, but still has the calf wrapped right now. In his place, Al Horford will remain in the starting lineup while Luke Kornet will see more backup minutes.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) won't play in Tuesday's in-season tournament meeting with the Chicago Bulls. The veteran injured his calf during Friday's matchup against the Orlando Magic and didn't return. He also sat out Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks, opening the door for Al Horford to remain in the starting lineup. Horford logged 32 minutes in that one, finishing with 15 rebounds, six points, two blocks, and one steal. As a result, Horford deserves consideration in all fantasy setups, even more so if Jrue Holiday (ankle) is ruled out. On the other hand, Sam Hauser would emerge as a viable fantasy option in deep formats.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) isn't available for Sunday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran lasted only 22 minutes in Friday's meeting against the Orlando Magic. Unfortunately, he suffered a calf strain and didn't return to the contest. Porzingis had an MRI on Saturday, although fantasy managers should expect to be without him for at least a few games. As a result, Al Horford could move into the starting lineup. On the other hand, guys like Luke Kornet and Sam Hauser could see enough action to warrant consideration in 12-team leagues and up.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) finished with nine points, four boards, and two steals in Friday's loss to the Orlando Magic. Unfortunately, the veteran logged only 22 minutes of work before exiting for the remainder of the contest due to a left calf issue. The team is optimistic the injury isn't "too serious," although he'll have an MRI on Saturday to determine the severity. Porzingis has played well in his first season with the Celtics, averaging 19.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, and a career-high 55.3% shooting from the field. Boston's next contest will occur on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. However, Porzingis could miss that one, considering his lengthy injury history. If he doesn't suit up, Al Horford could slide back into the starting lineup. At the same time, Luke Kornet, who had 12 points, six rebounds, two steals, and two blocks on Friday, could see streaming interest.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) was experiencing left calf tightness and was forced to exit the team's game against the Orlando Magic on Friday. He was ruled out before the fourth quarter as the Celtics' front court was getting abused by Moritz Wagner. The star center has only missed one game so far this season, so hopefully, it was a precautionary move to not bring him back into the game. There haven't been any updates about his injury since leaving, so fantasy managers will want to stay tuned. If he has to miss some time, Al Horford gets a significant boost.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Friday's In-Season Tournament game against the Toronto Raptors. A right knee contusion cost Porzingis Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, and his status remains in limbo heading into Friday's Atlantic Division tilt. The 28-year-old All-Star is a clear difference maker when healthy, nearly returning second-round 9-category fantasy value with 19.7 points (56.5% field-goal rate), 2.0 trifectas, and 1.3 swats in 30.2 minutes per night covering 10 contests. Al Horford (toe), who is expected to play with a left big toe sprain on Friday, came up big with four three-pointers and five rejections for those who decided to stream him in a starting opportunity against Philly on Wednesday.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (knee) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia. He's on the injury report with a right knee contusion and could be absent for the first time this season. Porzingis is off to a good start in Beantown, averaging 19.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks. Al Horford and Luke Kornet will get the joy of battling with Joel Embiid on Wednesday if Porzingis isn't healthy enough to play. Sam Hauser could also see extra action in Porzingis' absence.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (eye), previously listed as questionable, is confirmed to play on Monday. The significant offseason addition has been a consistent presence in every game this season and has played a pivotal role in transforming the Celtics' offense. Facing the Timberwolves, who boast both Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, will provide a challenging test in terms of matching Porzingis's size. Through five games this season, the 28-year-old has been averaging 19.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in just under 30 minutes per game. His efficiency with his playing time makes him a must-start whenever he's in the lineup.

The Boston Celtics have listed center Kristaps Porzingis (eye) as questionable for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Porzingis pops up on the injury report with a right eye sty, which at least sounds like a minor issue. If it keeps the 28-year-old All-Star out of action on Monday, his next chance to take the hardwood would be Wednesday's showdown with the Philadelphia 76ers. It's worth noting that Monday's interconference contest is neither the first nor second end of a back-to-back, so perhaps that factor could positively influence Porzingis' availability. Veteran Al Horford is already in line to start against the Wolves with Derrick White (personal) absent, so he could be in for his busiest workload of the young season if Porzingis also sits out. Head coach Joe Mazzulla has implemented thin rotations in tight games this year, so Luke Kornet could run into a significant role to match up with Minny's big frontcourt if Porzingis is out.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis got his career in Beantown off to a historic start with a 30-point effort in Wednesday's 108-104 victory over New York. It's the most points a player has recorded in his Celtics debut. Dominique Wilkins had held the record for 29 years with 25 points. Porzingis hit the historic mark with 8-for-15 shooting, including a 5-for-9 effort from deep. He was also very impactful defensively by swatting away four shots and came just two rebounds short of posting a double-double. Only Jayson Tatum (34) scored more points than him in the contest, with Jaylen Brown settling for 11 points and Jrue Holiday debuting with nine points. Based on his first game, Porzingis looks like a great fit for the Celtics, and he should enjoy a very fruitful campaign if he avoids injuries.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis looked sharp on both ends of the floor during Tuesday's preseason matchup against the New York Knicks. The big man finished with 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting, while collecting eight rebounds and two blocks in the win. The hope is that a change of scenery will help Porzingis turn around his career. The biggest problem for the big man has been staying on the court. The Celtics don't have a ton of competition at the center spot, so Porzingis could potentially put together big numbers if he's able to stay healthy.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (foot) reported he "feels great" and is "ready to go" for training camp without restrictions. The 28-year-old suffered a bout of plantar fasciitis during the FIBA World Cup, so there were concerns regarding his availability for the start of camp. Fortunately, it appears he's good to go and should be on the floor for the C's to open the season against the New York Knicks. The oft-injured Porzingis is coming off his best season in years, finishing 2022-23 by averaging 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks while shooting 38.5% from deep in 66 games in Washington. As long as he remains healthy, he should continue to be a productive fantasy option, although his points total will take a hit now that he's paired with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Jrue Holiday.

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is expected to be available when training camp starts. The sweet-shooting giant is recovering from plantar fasciitis in his right foot, which kept him out from World Cup action. "This is something that we should be able to navigate and manage in the next few weeks and be ready for training camp. We're planning on having him for Day 1 of training camp," Celtics general manager Brad Stevens said of Porzingis' situation on a recent appearance on WEEI's "Jones and Mego" show. Porzingis was a massive pick-up for the Celtics this offseason and it's going to be very important for the team to have him available for the start of the new campaign.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (foot) has decided to sit out the upcoming FIBA World Cup due to injury. The big man is dealing with plantar fasciitis and is expected to miss four to six weeks for rehab. This is certainly frustrating news, but it sounds like Porzingis should be ready in time for training camp. This will be the first season for Porzingis in a Celtics uniform. That being said, it's uncertain exactly what kind of fantasy value he's going to bring to the table. When healthy, Porzingis can be a top-15 fantasy contributor, but keeping him healthy has been an issue.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (foot) will ultimately miss the 2023 FIBA World Cup after conflicting reports about his health status. The all-star center announced on his Twitter that a joint decision by the medical and coaching staff of the Latvian national team and the Celtics was made to hold him out of the World Cup. His plantar fasciitis is what's holding him back and Porzingis stated that he had another MRI after several weeks of recovery. This decision seems to be in place to make sure he's ready to go when the NBA season starts but there hasn't been a firm timetable announced.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis was reportedly working with the Latvian Basketball staff and the Celtics on an injury management program. Since then, the Latvian Basketball officials have denied those reports and stated that Porzingis has been participating in all of the team's activities as normal. Celtics fans and fantasy managers can seemingly breathe a sigh of relief as it seems like the team's new acquisition will be alright. Latvia will announce their lineup for their game against the Dominican Republic on August 12.

It's a crazy time of year around the National Basketball Association. Not long after the Denver Nuggets captured the franchise's first championship, French big manVictor Wembanyama was the top pick of the 2023 Draft.While new talent entering the league is all well and good, nothing turns the NBA upside down quite like the beginning of free agency. Since June 30, many notable players have signed with new teams. There were also more than a few significant trades. In either case, at least a handful of clubs will look very different (for the better?) come training camp. Let's take a look at some of the biggest names on the move and how they might affect the NBA landscape this season. 

Fred VanVleet - Houston Rockets

The Rockets entered the 2022-23 campaign as the second-youngest team in the National Basketball Association, and it showed. The club finished with 22 wins and 60 losses, with the Pistons being the only team with a worse record. As a result, the front office made a point to shake things up after the exhaustingly long year came to a close.The overhaul began when Stephen Silas, winning just 59 of his 236 games in Houston, was relieved of his head coaching duties. In his place, Ime Udoka, who helped guide the Celtics to an NBA Finals appearance in his first season, took the reigns. While Udoka's tenure in Boston didn't end on a positive note, he's still regarded as one of the sharpest minds in the league, even by those who lost respect for him on a personal level.https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1650612243661242369?s=20While having a knowledgeable head coach will help accelerate the growth of an up-and-coming squad, the Rockets needed someone to facilitate things on the floor. With Houston having plenty of cap space entering the offseason, the team signed ... [More]

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis has agreed to a two-year, $60 million extension with the club. He is now tied with the team for three seasons after also exercising his $36 million player option last week for the 2023-24 campaign. Porzingis will bring a very interesting dynamic to this Celtics team with his scoring prowess and ability to stretch the floor. He averaged a career-high 23.2 points last season with 38.5 percent shooting from deep. Porzingis will likely have a lesser role on offense in Boston, but his defensive presence can't be underestimated either, with the 27-year-old having averaged 1.8 blocks for his career.

The Boston Celtics are set to officially acquire Kristaps Porzingis in a three-way trade involving the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies. The big move initially involved the Clippers, but the deal fell apart and the Celtics quickly found another team to work with Wednesday, as they were desperate to get the trade done before the deadline for Porzingis' $36 million player option dropped at midnight. Sources have told ESPN that he opted in. The Latvian is now expected to sign an extension with Boston once he's eligible to do so next month. Marcus Smart, Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala departed Boston in the trade, with the Celtics also bagging a pair of first-round picks. Getting Porzingis is a major coup for the team, but his fantasy value definitely takes a hit with this due to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown dominating the Celtics offense.