Kristaps Porzingis has officially reached the next important milestone in his recovery process. In a move that signals progress and optimism, the Celtics announced that Porzingis will join the Maine Celtics for practice at the Auerbach Center on Monday afternoon.
The plan is straightforward: a focused rehab session with the team’s G League affiliate before Porzingis returns to the main roster.
Porzingis’ journey back to the court has been closely watched since his June surgery, which addressed both a torn retinaculum and a dislocated posterior tibialis tendon— — complex injury that initially set a timeline of five to six months for recovery. That timeline places him right at the edge of readiness as the season wears on, and the Celtics and their fans are eager to see him make his return.
The towering 7-foot-3 forward was brought in to give Boston an additional layer of offensive versatility and rim protection. And while his absence has been felt, the team’s strategy—aimed at ensuring Porzingis is fully prepared before hitting the hardwood—has been wise.
The practice session with the Maine Celtics is designed to gauge his conditioning, test his mobility, and ease him back into competitive rhythm.
For Boston, it’s not just about having Porzingis return; it’s about having him ready to contribute meaningfully. The Celtics’ hopes of maintaining their position among the Eastern Conference elite could hinge on Porzingis’ ability to seamlessly reintegrate. Monday’s practice is just one step, but it’s an essential one in a recovery plan that Celtics fans hope culminates in postseason success.
The Celtics square off with the 15-0 Cavaliers in an NBA Cup game in Boston on Tuesday.
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