Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is showing significant improvement in his recovery from a leg injury sustained during the 2024 NBA Finals. The team announced that he has advanced to the next phase of his rehab, which includes practicing with the Maine Celtics alongside forward Xavier Tillman.

While the Celtics did not provide a specific timeline for Porzingis' return, he previously mentioned to ESPN that he hopes to be back sometime in December. Porzingis had a strong first season with the Celtics, averaging over 20 points and 7 rebounds per game.