ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania said on ABC’s coverage before Knicks-Celtics Game 3 on Saturday that Porzingis is still dealing with the effects of a virus that had ailed him back in March. Charania said the Celtics star thought he had felt he improved, but things have been up-and-down since the second round began this week.

The Knicks will try again to win the NBA Eastern Conference playoff series Friday night in New York. If the Celtics win, Game 7 is Monday night at TD Garden. Tickets are available for both games, but the price is rising.

The Celtics are unlikely to pursue a Disabled Player Exception in the wake of Jayson Tatum ‘s Achilles tear, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. The DPE provides an avenue to help teams replace players who suffer serious injuries, but it carries restrictions that will limit its usefulness for Boston.

The Boston Celtics will have a hard time retaining Kristaps Porzingis due to cap space issues. With the likelihood of the big man heading out of Boston following the next season, we take a look at some of the best deals the Celtics can facilitate to get the most out of his value now.

The Boston Celtics will "leave it all out there" as they bid to defend their NBA Championship without injured talisman Jayson Tatum, says Kristaps Porzingis.

That’s a tad dramatic, but even before Tatum’s injury, the Celtics faced challenges with their exorbitant payroll, which exceeds the NBA’s second apron and limits roster flexibility. Now, with their franchise cornerstone sidelined for most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season, Boston’s GM Brad Stevens might consider some bold moves.

Jason Logan's NBA prop picks highlight Kristaps Porzingis' ability to help out the Celtics in both the scoring department and on the glass.

Karl-Anthony Towns injures hand. In the second quarter against Boston on Saturday, Karl-Anthony Towns and Luke Kornett were battling for a rebound around the basket, which Towns g