Kristaps Porzingis Injury News & Updates

Porzingis (rest) won't suit up for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Porzingis will return to the sidelines for rest purposes on the second leg of a back-to-back set Saturday, which should open up some more minutes for Mouhamed Gueye. Managers can expect Porzingis to return to action Friday against the Pistons.

Porzingis (illness) racked up 25 points (9-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes during Friday's 134-133 loss to Denver.

Porzingis returned from a four-game absence due to an illness Friday, though he was deployed off the bench for the first time this season. Still, the veteran big man finished as the team's second-leading scorer, providing 20-plus points for the sixth time across 13 regular-season appearances. He also tied his season-high mark in triples, which he set in the team's season-opening loss to the Raptors on Oct. 22.

Porzingis is active but not starting Friday's game against the Nuggets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Porzingis has been cleared to return from a four-game absence due to illness, but he'll be under a minutes restriction and come off the bench. He had started in all 12 of his appearances this season. Porzingis is averaging 18.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 blocks across 26.3 minutes. Onyeka Okongwu will start at center Friday.

Porzingis (illness) will be available to play Friday versus the Nuggets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Porzingis is back after a four-game absence, and his return will likely result in Onyeka Okongwu heading back to the second unit. Porzingis may have his minutes monitored in his first game back, but he's still a must-start player whenever he's available.

Porzingis, who's officially listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets due to an illness, was spotted getting shots up after the Hawks' morning shootaround, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Porzingis has missed four straight games due to an illness, allowing Onyeka Okongwu to see extended action. This past offseason, Porzingis was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, commonly referred to as POTS, and it can be a recurring ailment that zaps a person's energy. If Porzingis is cleared to suit up Friday, he'll likely face heavy restrictions for at least a few games.

Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Nuggets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Porzingis has missed the past four games due to an illness, but it appears he's finally feeling better and could get out there Friday night. He'll likely be a game-time call, but if he can play, Onyeka Okongwu would head back to the second unit and Mouhamed Gueye's minutes would dip.

Porzingis is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers with an illness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Networkreports.

Wednesday will be a fourth straight absence for Porzingis, whose next chance to return is the front end of a back-to-back Friday against Denver. Onyeka Okongwu should start at center once again, and he has averaged 18.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 steals per tilt in 10 games as a starter this season.

Porzingis (illness) will not play in Monday's game against the Pistons.

Porzingis will miss his third straight game Monday and currently doesn't have a timetable to return. In the meantime, Onyeka Okongwu is likely to hold down the fort at center with Mouhamed Gueye picking up some backup center minutes.

Porzingis (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Porzingis will miss a second straight game due to an illness, and the lack of availability continues to be an issue with the big man, who's now missed nine of the Hawks' 21 games this season. With Porzingis out, Onyeka Okongwu should draw another start at center.

Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavs.

With Porzingis unavailable, Onyeka Okongwu figures to draw another start and there will be more minutes available for Mouhamed Gueye in the second unit. Porzingis' next chance to play will come Sunday against the 76ers.

Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Porzingis was a very late addition to the injury report, presumably after waking up under the weather. If Porzingis can't go, Onyeka Okongwu would likely have a higher floor in fantasy, and Mouhamed Gueye could pick up some backup center minutes for Atlanta.

Porzingis tallied 22 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during the Hawks' 132-113 loss to the Wizards on Tuesday.

Porzingis returned from a one-game absence Tuesday due to rest purposes, and he led the Hawks in scoring while finishing second in rebounds behind Dyson Daniels (nine). Porzingis has missed seven of Atlanta's first 19 games of the regular season, but he has been an important contributor for the Hawks when he's played, particularly in the prolonged absence of Trae Young (knee). In eight games since Nov. 2, Porzingis has averaged 18.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.9 blocks over 27.1 minutes per game, though he's connected on just 27.8 percent of his three-pointers on 4.5 3PA/G over that span.

Porzingis (rest) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

The stage is set for the star big man to rejoin the fray after missing Sunday's game against the Hornets for rest purposes. Onyeka Okongwu is likely to head back to the bench Tuesday. Porziņgis has averaged 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.7 blocks per tilt in 11 games this season.

Porzingis (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Porzingis will sit out the second half of the Hawks' weekend back-to-back for rest. The big man recently dealt with a knee injury and hasn't played in a back-to-back this season, so his absence is no surprise. If Onyeka Okongwu (ankle) is available, he'll likely draw the start in Porzingis' place.

Porzingis ended with 30 points (11-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 33 minutes during Saturday's 115-98 win over the Pelicans.

The 30-point mark was a season-high output for Porzingis. Even though two games are not enough of a sample size to draw meaningful conclusions, he's shot 18-for-27 from the field, and 4-for-9 from three-point range, in his two appearances since returning from a three-game absence due to a knee injury. Porzingis should be a must-start player in all formats as long as he's healthy, but given that he's already missed six games in 2025-26, that's far from a certainty.

Porzingis amassed 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 29 minutes during Thursday's 135-126 loss to San Antonio.

Porzingis was deemed available Thursday before the game, and the big man stepped up and delivered a solid stat line across the board. In fact, Porzingis ended just one minute away from recording at least 30 minutes -- he's done that just once all season long. Porzingis is a reliable option to score in double digits and should be valuable in fantasy as long as he stays healthy.

Porzingis (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Spurs.

The veteran big man is set to return after missing three straight games due to right knee soreness. With Porzingis back, Onyeka Okongwu is expected to move back to the bench. Porzingis has been productive when available, averaging 17.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 blocks, but he has yet to play more than 30 minutes in a game this season, suggesting Atlanta may be monitoring his workload.

Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Porzingis has missed three straight games due to right knee soreness, and he's at risk of missing a fourth. If he's sidelined Thursday, Onyeka Okongwu and Mouhamed Gueye would see an uptick in playing time.

Porzingis (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against Detroit, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Tuesday will mark a third straight contest on the sidelines for the star big man, whose next possible return date is Thursday in San Antonio. Mouhamed Gueye stands out as a potential streaming option Tuesday.

Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Porzingis has missed two straight games -- the first for rest and the second after a late addition to the injury report with right knee soreness. The big man has played in nine of the Hawks' 14 contests, averaging 17.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 blocks in 25.8 minutes per game. Onyeka Okongwu has started the past two games in Porzingis' place but is now questionable with a knee injury of his own, leaving Atlanta thin in the frontcourt and potentially putting a heavy workload on Mouhamed Gueye if both are ruled out.

Porzingis (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Porzingis was a late addition to the injury report due to right knee soreness, which will hold him out of Sunday's game. Onyeka Okongwu figures to see a significant role in Porzingis' absence.

Porzingis (knee) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against Phoenix, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Porzingis was a late addition to the injury report due to right knee soreness and is now in jeopardy of missing his second straight game. The veteran center will likely be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's tipoff at 8:00 p.m. ET. If Porzingis is ultimately ruled out, Onyeka Okongwu will likely get the starting nod.

Porzingis (rest) is off the Hawks' injury report for Sunday's game against the Suns, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

After sitting out Thursday's win over Utah -- the second leg of a back-to-back set -- Porzingis is set to return to action Sunday. With the veteran center cleared to play, Onyeka Oknogwu is expected to slide back to the bench. Over his last five outings, Porzingis has averaged 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 2.0 blocks in 26.6 minutes per game.

Porzingis (rest) will not play against the Jazz on Thursday, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Thursday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so Porzingis will be held out for maintenance as expected. The big man produced 20 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four assists, three rebounds and three blocks across 26 minutes during Monday's 105-102 win over the Clippers. Look for Onyeka Okongwu to potentially be more involved Thursday.

Porzingis contributed 20 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four assists, three rebounds and three blocks across 26 minutes during Monday's 105-102 win over the Clippers.

Porzingis played a key role in Monday's narrow win, recording three or more blocks for the second consecutive game and reaching the 20-point mark for the first time since Oct. 27. The big man continues to thrive at the free-throw line, averaging 10.0 attempts over his past three outings and converting at a 93.3 percent clip.

Porzingis (rest) is off the Hawks' injury report for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Porzingis is set to return to action after missing Saturday's win over the Lakers due to rest purposes. Over his last five outings, the big man has averaged 15.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 26.4 minutes per contest.

Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Porzingis will miss a game for the third time this season while dealing with an illness. In his absence, the team will likely turn to Onyeka Okongwu, Mouhamed Gueye and N'Faly Dante to fill the void in the frontcourt.

Porzingis chipped in 15 points (5-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and one block across 28 minutes during Sunday's 117-109 loss to Cleveland.

The star big man notched his first double-double of the season, though he was blanked from three-point range for the first time this year. With Trae Young (knee) out, Porzingis should have more playmaking responsibilities on his plate for the time being. Porzingis has averaged 18.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.0 blocks in 25.4 minutes per contest over his first five games, but he's failed to reach the 30-minute marker in 2025-26.

Porzingis accumulated 27 points (11-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes during Monday's 128-123 loss to the Bulls.

Porzingis was hot from the jump in this one, as he scored eight of Atlanta's first 10 points, and his ending tally of 27 points accounted for a season-high. Unfortunately, he didn't bring much else to the box score and the end result was another loss for the Hawks. Onyeka Okongwu returned to the bench with Porzingis active and finished with 18 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in the five-point loss.

Porzingis (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Porzingis had been sidelined for two games with an illness but took part in Monday's morning shootaround and will be available to face the Bulls. The big man was productive in his Hawks debut Wednesday, posting 20 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 26 minutes.

Porzingis (illness) participated in Monday's morning shootaround, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Porzingis has missed the last two games due to an illness, but it appears as though he's trending in the right direction. Jalen Johnson (ankle) and Zaccharie Risacher (ankle) also participated Monday morning. With the Hawks seemingly getting healthier, Onyeka Okongwu could see his minutes dialed back a bit.

Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Porzingis has missed the last two games due to an illness, which now has his status for Monday in question. If he is unable to go, Onyeka Okongwu, Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell are expected to see expanded roles.

Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

Porzingis continues to battle an illness, keeping him sidelined for a second straight game. The team will likely turn to Onyeka Okongwu, Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell to help shoulder the load in a shorthanded frontcourt that also won't have Zacchaire Risacher (ankle) and Jalen Johnson (ankle).

Porzingis (illness) is questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Thunder, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Porzingis missed Friday's game against the Magic due to flu-like symptoms, and there's a chance he misses the second game of this back-to-back situation. Onyeka Okongwu will likely see more time on the floor if Porzingis misses a second consecutive game.

Porzingis is out for Friday's game against the Magic due to flu-like symptoms, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Friday will mark the star big man's first absence of the season. Porzingis has a short turnaround if he wants to suit up for Saturday's tilt against the Thunder. In his absence against Orlando, Onyeka Okongwu should start at center and experience a considerable bump in fantasy value.

Porzingis contributed 20 points (5-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 138-118 loss to the Raptors.

Acquired from Boston in the offseason to take over starting center duties for Atlanta, Porzingis has a strong debut for his new squad, albeit in a losing effort. The 30-year-old has played more than 57 regular-season games in a season only three times in his career, but with the Hawks having Onyeka Okongwu as a more than capable understudy, Porzingis may not see the workload he was accustomed to with the Celtics as Atlanta tries to keep him healthy.

Porzingis tallied 23 points (8-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block over 28 minutes during Thursday's 133-115 preseason loss to the Rockets.

Porzingis received one more opportunity to prove that he's ready for the regular season, with the coaching staff giving four of the five starters 28 minutes on the court. The big man didn't disappoint in his final tune up, securing a double-double by shooting with efficiency and being a constant presence on the glass. Porzingis and the Hawks will now get a short breather before taking the court for the 2025-26 regular-season opener Wednesday against Toronto.

Porzingis (rest) is expected to be available for Thursday's preseason finale against the Rockets, Caleb Johnson of 92.9 The Game reports.

With ample rest between the preseason finale and the regular-season opener Oct. 22 against the Raptors, Porzingis will get plenty of playing time against Houston. The veteran big man had a bit of a rough outing in his last preseason performance, finishing with five points, one assist and one steal across 12 minutes against the Rockets on Oct. 6.

Porzingis (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Heat, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Along with the rest of Atlanta's usual starting lineup, Porzingis will sit out Monday's matchup. The big man's final opportunity to play in the preseason will come Thursday against Houston.

Porzingis went 2-of-6 from the floor and 1-of-4 at the stripe for five points, one assist, one steal and one turnover across 12 minutes in Monday's preseason loss to Houston.

Porzingis also racked up four fouls in his 12 minutes of play and he missed all three of his 3-point attempts, but we wouldn't read too much into the first preseason game of the season. However, it's worth noting that midway through the match, he was sporting some tape on his right wrist that he wasn't wearing at the beginning of the game, so this is worth monitoring, considering KP's injury history.

Porzingis dealt with a mysterious illness while with the Celtics, but he hasn't had any issues since he returned to action with Latvia during EuroBasket, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Porzingis was traded to the Hawks on June 24. He'll get a fresh start after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign with Boston. The veteran big man played in 42 regular-season games last season, averaging 19.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 blocks per game, shooting 48.3 percent from the field and a career-high 41.2 percent from deep.

The Celtics traded Porzingis and a second-round pick to the Hawks in a three-team deal that will send Terance Mann and a 2025 first-round pick to the Nets, and Georges Niang and a second-round pick back to Boston, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

After being a key contributor to Boston's title charge in 2023-24, Porzingis played just 42 regular-season games in 2024-25, and an illness made him a relative non-factor in the team's playoff loss to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. While the 29-year-old has consistently dealt with injuries throughout his career, he is an elite floor-spacing big man with efficient scoring and premier shot-blocking abilities when healthy. In Atlanta, Porzingis will likely be a prominent pick-and-roll partner with Trae Young and could play alongside either Jalen Johnson or Onyeka Okongwu in the frontcourt.

Porzingis (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Porzingis and the rest of the Celtics' top players will be sidelined for Sunday's regular-season finale as Boston looks to embark on yet another deep postseason run. Porzingis missed the first 17 games of the season while recovering from offseason surgery on his left foot and ankle area, and he missed additional time due to a viral infection in mid March. The 2015 first-round pick will finish his second regular season in Boston averaging 19.6 points on 48.3 percent shooting (including a career-best 41.2 percent from three on 6.0 3PA/G), 6.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 blocks in 28.8 minutes per game across 42 starts.

Porzingis (rest) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Hornets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis will return to action Friday after sitting out Boston's previous contest due to rest purposes. Since the Celtics are already locked into the second seed in the Eastern Conference, it wouldn't be surprising for their starters to play less than their normal workloads.

Porzingis (rest) will not play Wednesday against Orlando, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Derrick White (ankle), Jayson Tatum (ankle), Al Horford (knee) and Jrue Holiday (shoulder) are all being held out as well, while Jaylen Brown (kne) is questionable for the second leg of this back-to-back set. During Tuesday's 119-117 overtime victory over New York, Porzingis finished with 34 points (11-19 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes.

Porzingis supplied a team-high 34 points (11-19 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 119-117 overtime victory over New York.

After missing two of the prior four games while fighting off the effects of an illness, Porzingis looked 100 percent healthy as he matched his season highs in points and made threes -- he hit both numbers against the Bulls on Jan. 29. The 29-year-old center has had his usual trouble staying in the lineup this season, and in 12 appearances since the All-Star break he's averaging 20.3 points, 6.3 boards, 2.6 threes, 2.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals.

Porzingis (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis will return from a one-game absence due to an illness Tuesday. The star big man has averaged 18.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.2 three-pointers and 1.4 blocks across 28.4 minutes per game in his last five outings. He has shot 47.7 percent from the field and 47.8 percent from beyond the arc in that five-game span.

Porzingis is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to a non-COVID illness, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

After sitting out Sunday's game against the Wizards, Porzingis remains in jeopardy of missing another contest against New York. With Al Horford (toe) already ruled out ahead of Wednesday's back-to-back game against Orlando, the Celtics could turn to Luke Kornet for a spot start down low. Kornet has averaged 9.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.7 blocks in 27.7 minutes through 14 games as a starter this season.

Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Porzingis was a late addition to the injury report and will miss his second outing in April due to a non-COVID illness. HIs next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Knicks. Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta are candidates for a bump in minutes due to Porzingis being sidelined.

Porzingis (nose) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Porzingis took an elbow to the face during Friday's game against the Suns, which resulted in him missing the rest of the game. However, he'll be ready to return to the floor on Sunday against the Wizards. The veteran big man is averaging 19.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.6 blocks per game, shooting 48.5 percent from the floor and a career-high 40.4 percent from beyond the arc.

Porzingis didn't return during Friday's 123-103 win over the Suns due to a nasal laceration. He finished the game with 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 23 minutes.

Porzingis exited to the locker room with 11:32 remaining in the final quarter and required stitches after taking an elbow to the nose from an opposing player. The star big man was questionable to return after coming back to the Boston bench, though the Celtics already had a comfortable lead and likely wanted to exercise caution with Porzingis. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Wizards.

Porzingis will require stitches after sustaining a nasal laceration during Friday's game against the Suns, and he is questionable to return, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

it wouldn't be a surprise if Prozingis remains sidelined with the game coming to a close, though the nasal injury is something to monitor ahead of Sunday's game against the Wizards. Luke Kornet will likely shoulder the workload at center if Porzingis is unable to return.

Porzingis exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent facial injury in the fourth quarter of Friday's game against the Suns, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis caught an elbow to the face from an opposing player and left for the locker room with 11:32 remaining in the final quarter. If the star big man is unable to return, Luke Kornet and Al Horford will likely see a bump in minutes the rest of the way.

Porzingis (illness) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Suns, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Porzingis will return to action Friday after missing Boston's previous contest due to an illness. Porzingis should reclaim his starting spot from Luke Kornet against Phoenix.

Porzingis has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat due to return-from-illness reconditioning, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Porzingis played in seven of the Celtics' last eight games after returning from an extended absence due to a viral infection, and he averaged 21.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 blocks in 29.3 minutes per contest over that span. He'll take a seat Wednesday as he continues to work on his conditioning, but he should be available to play against the Suns on Friday. With Porzingis and Al Horford (toe) both out, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta should see the bulk of the big man minutes against Miami, though Xavier Tillman could see some time in the rotation after starting Monday against the Grizzlies.

Porzingis is questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami due to return-from-illness reconditioning, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

The superstar big man recently faced an extended absence with a viral illness, and the Celtics continue to monitor his workload ahead of the playoffs. Al Horford (toe) is doubtful to play Wednesday, therefore Luke Kornet (illness), who is set to return against the Heat, could be needed to make a spot start down low if Boston holds Porzingis out.

Porzingis totaled 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and five assists in Monday's 117-103 win over the Grizzlies.

Porzingis was productive Monday, knocking down three three-pointers to help lead the Celtics to a double-digit victory. The one-time All-Star missed eight straight games from the end of February to the middle of March due to a lingering illness, but he has found his groove since returning. Playing in seven of the team's last eight contests, Porzingis is averaging 21.1 points and 7.7 rebounds on 54.6 percent shooting.

Porzingis (illness) isn't listed on Boston's injury report for Monday's game against the Kings, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis will return to action Monday after sitting out Sunday's win in Portland due to an illness. After missing eight straight games to start March, Porzingis appeared in three consecutive contests before his absence Sunday and looked sharp, averaging 25.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.7 steals in 28.7 minutes while starting in each.

Porzingis (illness) won't play Sunday against the Trail Blazers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis will take a seat for the first half of a back-to-back set due to an illness and should be considered questionable for Monday. After missing eight straight games to start March, Porzingis appeared in three straight and looked start, averaging 25.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.7 steals in 28.7 minutes while starting all three games. In his absence, Luke Kornet is a candidate for increased playing time against Portland.

Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official sitePorzingis (illness) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Snow reports.

After playing the last three games, Porzingis is in danger of missing Sunday's matchup with the Trail Blazers due to an illness. Al Horford and Luke Kornet will likely see a bump in minutes if Porzingis is ruled out in Portland.

Porzingis chipped in 27 points (9-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Friday's 121-99 win over Utah.

Porzingis racked up his best scoring total yet since returning from an eight-game absence. He's on the precipice of starting another double-double streak after his second consecutive game hitting the milestone, and if Jaylen Brown's (knee) keeps him our for more games, Boston's superstar center will be in line to absorb some of the missing production.

Porzingis totaled 25 points (9-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 104-96 victory over Brooklyn.

Porzingis saw an increased offensive role with Jayson Tatum (knee) and Jaylen Brown (back) out, as he led Boston in scoring during Tuesday's victory. Although Porzingis's season average of 6.6 boards per game are his lowest since 2017-18, the 29-year-old big man hauled in a season-high 13 rebounds against Brooklyn.

Porzingis (illness) recorded 24 points (9-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and one block across 32 minutes Saturday in the Celtics' 115-113 win over the Nets.

Though he didn't offer much of a multi-category impact Saturday, Porzingis' efficient scoring performance was a welcome sight for fantasy managers after he had missed Boston's last eight games with a non-COVID-related illness. Though Porzingis was expected to be on a playing-time restriction Saturday, he ended up exceeding his season-long average of 28.9 minutes per game. Porzingis will now get two days to rest up and recover before the Celtics return to action with a rematch with the Nets in Boston on Tuesday.

Porzingis (illness) is available for Saturday's game versus the Nets but will operate on a minutes restriction, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis has been upgraded from probable to available Saturday after missing Boston's last eight games due to an illness. However, Porzingis will likely play fewer than his season average of 28.9 minutes per contest.

Porzingis (illness) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Nets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis is expected to return to action Saturday after missing Boston's previous eight contests due to an illness. With Al Horford (toe) deemed doubtful, Porzingis should reclaim his starting center spot if he's upgraded to available.

Porzingis (illness) is out for Friday's game versus the Heat, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official sitereports.

Porzingis will miss his eighth straight contest Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to an illness. Al Horford will likely draw another start in his absence. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Brooklyn.

Porzingis (illness), who is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Miami, participated in Friday's shootaround, Noa Dalzell of SBNation.com reports.

Porzingis has missed the club's last seven outings due to a lingering illness, though his participation in shootaround bodes well for his availability. If the big man is unable to suit up, Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet are candidates for an uptick in playing time behind Al Horford (toe), who is probable to suit up. Over his last five appearances, Porzingis has averaged 17.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals across 30.8 minutes per contest.

Porzingis (illness) is ruled questionable for Friday's contest against Miami, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis is in danger of missing his eigth consecutive game due to illness, which would also be his 35th absence overall this season, but him remaining questionable instead of being ruled out immediately is an encouraging sign that he may return soon. However, if Porzingis can't go Friday, Expect Al Horford, who is probable to play with a toe injury, to remain in the starting lineup, while Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta fill in the remaining minutes as the team's big men.

Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Porzingis was initially listed as questionable and participated in Wednesday's shootaround, but the viral illness he is working through is still severe enough for him to be sidelined against the Thunder. His next chance to play is Friday against the Heat, though he'll likely be eased back on a minutes restriction if he returns given that the illness has caused him to miss all but one game since Feb. 25. Al Horford (toe), Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta will continue to serve as Boston's big men while Porzingis is out of action.

Porzingis (illness) participated in Wednesday's morning shootaround, Noa Dalzell reports.

Porzingis has missed six straight games and seven of the past eight for Boston, but he's trending in the right direction for a potential return. If he does receive the green light to suit up, Porzingis could be eased back into things for the Celtics in the form of restrictions.

Porzingis (illness) is listed as questionable on the Celtics' official injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder.

Despite multiple reports deeming Porzingis as doubtful, Boston is officially listing the star big man as questionable due to an illness. Regardless, Al Horford and Luke Kornet should receive increased playing time if Porzingis is ultimately downgraded to out.

Porzingis (illness) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis is dealing with a viral illness that has kept him on the shelf for six consecutive outings, and his absence streak is likely to continue Wednesday. Al Horford (toe) is not listed on Boston's injury report after missing Monday's game against the Jazz, likely setting the veteran big man up to start against Oklahoma City.

Porzingis announced via his personal X account Monday that he's dealing with an unidentified viral illness and remains without a timetable for a return.

Porzingis stated that he's currently working with the team's medical staff to fully identify and treat the illness, but he is getting better. The big man has missed Boston's last six matchups due to the illness and will presumably miss at least a few more games while on the road to recovery.

Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

Monday will be the sixth straight game that Porzingis will miss due to an illness. There's no clear timeline for his return, but his next chance to see the floor will be Wednesday against the Thunder. With Porzingis and Horford (toe) both out Monday, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta should see most of the big man minutes for the Celtics.

Porzingis (illness) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Jazz, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis will likely miss a sixth straight game due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the Thunder, but he doesn't have a return timetable at the moment. Jayson Tatum (knee) and Al Horford (toe) are questionable, as coach Joe Mazzulla continues to give his regulars some rest ahead of the playoffs.

Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis will miss a fifth straight game while battling an illness. Luke Kornet and Al Horford will likely see a boost in minutes with the veteran big man ruled out for the matchup against the Lakers in Boston.

Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis could miss his fifth consecutive contest Saturday due to a non-COVID illness. However, the big man is seemingly optimistic about his chances of suiting up, as he announced via Instagram on Friday that he'd play Saturday, per Noa Dalzell of sbnation.com. Porzingis has appeared in three outings since the All-Star break, during which he has averaged 14.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks across 28.3 minutes per contest.

Porzingis (illness) said that he'll play in Saturday's game against the Lakers, Noa Dalzell of sbnation.com reports.

Porzingis is set to return from a four-game absence due to an illness. The big man has appeared in three of the club's eight outings since the All-Star break, during which he has averaged 14.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks across 28.3 minutes per contest.

Porzingis (illness) is out for Thursday's game versus the 76ers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis will miss his fourth straight contest Thursday due to an illness. With Al Horford (toe) also out, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta should receive the majority of Boston's center minutes against Philadelphia. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Lakers.

Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis will miss a third straight game for the Celtics due to an illness. The veteran big man is one of a few notable players that won't play for Boston on Wednesday, as Jayson Tatum (shoulder) and Jrue Holiday (finger) will also sit out this game against Portland. Al Horford and Luke Kornet will likely get more minutes due to Porzingis' absence.

Porzingis (illness) is doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against Portland, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis was able to participate in Tuesday's practice, though he is still expected to miss his third consecutive contest due to the non-COVID illness. If the big man remains sidelined, Luke Kornet and Al Horford are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

Porzingis (illness) went through practice Tuesday, Souichi Terada of MassLive.com reports.

Porzingis has missed the last two games for the Celtics with an illness but could be trending toward returning to the floor Wednesday against the Trail Blazers. If the veteran big man can't play against Portland, Boston will likely turn to Al Horford to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

As expected, Porzingis and Jrue Holiday (finger) have both been downgraded from doubtful to out, but Jaylen Brown (knee) will be available. Porzingis' next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus Portland, and in his absence, Al Horford should draw another start.

Porzingis (illness) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis missed Friday's loss to the Cavaliers with the illness, and the doubtful tag suggests his chances of playing Sunday are slim as well. The big man is averaging 17.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steals per game across eight outings since the beginning of February.

Porzingis (illness) is officially ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Cavaliers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis was able to suit up Wednesday against Detroit, but will miss Friday's game due to his illness. If Luke Kornet (personal) is able to play, he and Al Horford will likely garner more playing time in Porzingis' absence.

Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against Cleveland, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis was a late addition to the injury report due to the non-COVID illness. The big man missed Tuesday's win over the Raptors due to an illness, though he was able to suit up during Wednesday's loss to Detroit, during which he posted 11 points (4-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three steals, two rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes. If Porzingis is sidelined Friday, Al Horford, Luke Kornet (personal) and Neemias Queta are all candidates for a bump in minutes.

Porzingis registered 11 points (4-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and three steals over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 117-97 loss to Detroit.

After missing the front end of the Tuesday-Wednesday back-to-back, Porzingis didn't play particularly well against the Pistons. His 11 points were his fewest since Jan. 3, and his two boards tied his season low. He was able to salvage some fantasy value through his two three-pointers and three steals, but it was a down game from Porzingis all things considered. A tough matchup awaits Friday when the Celtics play the Cavaliers.

Porzingis (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

After being a late scratch in Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Porzingis will overcome an illness Wednesday. Over his last nine games, the star big man has averaged 20.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.2 steals in 31.7 minutes. With Jaylen Brown (thigh) out, Porzingis should see a boost in usage against Detroit.

Porzingis (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Detroit, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis was a late scratch Tuesday against the Raptors, though Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said after the game that he expected him to suit up Wednesday. The questionable tag suggests that it's no longer a lock that Porzingis will receive the green light. Luke Kornet is out for personal reasons, so Al Horford, Torrey Craig and Neemias Queta may be asked to step up.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed after Tuesday's 111-101 win over the Raptors that Porzingis (illness) will be available for Wednesday's game in Detroit, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

Initially announced as a starter for Tuesday's contest, Porzingis was a late scratch due to the illness, resulting in Torrey Craig entering the lineup in his stead. Mazzulla seemingly implied after the win over Toronto that Porzingis was held out as a precaution in the front end of the back-to-back set, so the star big man is unlikely to be under any major restrictions in his return to the lineup Wednesday.

Porzingis (illness) won't be available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis was initially announced as a starter and then was downgraded to doubtful due to an illness, but in the end, he won't suit up and will miss Tuesday's matchup. The Celtics will play against the Pistons on Wednesday in the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Porzingis' status for that contest will be determined in the early afternoon of Wednesday.

Porzingis (illness) has been listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

After a well-rounded performance in Sunday's win against the Knicks, Porzingis is trending toward not playing Tuesday in Toronto due to illness. If the veteran big man cannot play against the Raptors, the Celtics will likely turn to Luke Kornet and Al Horford to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

Porzingis logged 15 points (6-15 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 118-105 win over the Knicks.

Porzingis helped the Celtics build a 21-point halftime lead by scoring 13 of his 15 points over the first two quarters of Sunday's game, though he wasn't able to carry that hot shooting into the second half. Porzingis made his presence felt on the defensive end of the floor, dissuading Knicks' players from driving to the basket while swatting three shots for the fourth time this season. Porzingis has averaged 18.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.3 blocks over 31.6 minutes per game since the beginning of February.

Porzingis totaled 17 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 25 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 win over the 76ers.

Although Porzingis didn't have a huge impact outside the scoring department, he was still able to put together a full stat line despite his minutes being limited by Thursday's rout. The star big man remains a key producer in Boston's lineup on both ends of the floor, averaging 20.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.1 blocks, 1.3 blocks and 2.8 three-pointers across his last eight contests while shooting 41.5 percent from downtown.

Porzingis tallied 29 points (10-16 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-9 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 116-103 win over San Antonio.

Porzingis was the Celtics' No. 2 option behind Jayson Tatum for a second straight game due to the absence of Jaylen Brown (knee). Porzingis' 29 points were his second-most of the season and second-highest in the game behind Tatum (32). Porzingis has averaged 20.1 points on 49.6 percent shooting (including 45.3 percent from three on 5.9 3PA/G), 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.7 blocks over 30.1 minutes per game since the beginning of January.

Porzingis (illness) is not listed on Boston's injury report for Monday's game against Miami, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis was a late scratch ahead of Saturday's win over the Knicks due to an illness but will return to action Monday. Jrue Holiday (shoulder) remains out, while Jayson Tatum (knee) and Jaylen Brown (knee) are questionable, so Porzingis may see extra usage Monday. Over his last eight games, Porzingis has averaged 20.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.1 blocks and 1.0 steals in 29.4 minutes per game.

Porzingis has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks due to an illness, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Porzingis was set to face off against the team that drafted him with the fourth-overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft, but he will not be on the floor due to an illness. With Porzingis and Jrue Holiday (shoulder) not playing Saturday, the Celtics' will likely insert Sam Hauser into the starting lineup.

Porzingis racked up 18 points (5-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and five blocks over 31 minutes during Sunday's 118-110 victory over Philadelphia.

Porzingis swatted a season-high five shots, two shy of his career-best mark (7). Boston's center is having a tremendous season, as he's on pace to return second-round value in nine-category formats with 19.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.6 blocks and 2.6 three-pointers.

Porzingis ended with 16 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-8 FT), five rebounds, six assists, four blocks and three steals across 30 minutes during Friday's 118-116 win over the Pelicans.

Even though Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics on offense, there's no question that Porzingis delivered an outstanding fantasy line while recording at least three tallies in each of the five major categories. Porzingis has surpassed the 15-point mark in 12 straight appearances and is doing a solid job as a secondary option on offense. He's averaging 20.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 blocks per game over that 12-game stretch.

Porzingis provided 34 points (10-18 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 122-100 victory over Chicago.

The double-double was only the fourth of the season for Porzingis in 23 appearances, while the 34 points were a season high for the 29-year-old center. He's been mostly healthy in January, missing one game due to a minor foot issue and another due to an illness, and when Porzingis has been on the court he's been productive, averaging 20.5 points, 7.9 boards, 3.1 threes, 2.1 assists and 1.3 blocks on the month while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and a dazzling 50.7 percent from beyond the arc.

Porzingis contributed 22 points (9-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes during Thursday's 117-96 loss to the Lakers.

Porzingis missed the 117-113 overtime win over the Clippers on Wednesday due to an illness, and he led Boston in scoring in this blowout loss. The big man has scored at least 20 points in three of his last seven outings, but perhaps even more impressive is the fact that he's notched at least 18 points in each of his past eight appearances. Despite playing a secondary role on offense behind the star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Porzingis is making the most of his role and touches every time he steps on the hardwood. He should remain a solid fantasy contributor across all formats every time he steps on the hardwood.

Porzingis (illness) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Lakers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis will return to action Thursday after missing Boston's previous contest due to an illness. The 29-year-old big man should reclaim his starting spot from Luke Kornet against Los Angeles.

Porzingis (illness) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis was a late add to Wednesday's injury report due to illness, and he'll be unavailable for the Celtics as they take on the Clippers for the first leg of a back-to-back set. With Al Horford (toe) also sidelined, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta should see plenty of action. Porzingis' next chance to play will come Thursday against the Lakers.

Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis was a late addition to the injury report which doesn't bode well for his status. Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, and Porzingis will likely play in just one of these games at best. Al Horford (toe) is also questionable, so Luke Kornet could be on the streaming radar for this back-to-back.

Porzingis (foot) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Warriors, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

The Celtics have a clean bill of health for Monday's matchup, meaning both Porzingis and Al Horford are available. Porzingis is likely to remain in the starting lineup, as he's averaging 19.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.6 blocks per game across seven starts in January.

Porzingis (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

After dropping 23 points in 23 minutes in Friday's game against the Magic, Porzingis won't play in Saturday's game against Trae Young and company. The veteran big man seems to be back to form at this point in the season and will be missed by the Celtics taking on a talented Hawks squad. Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta could see more time on the floor Saturday, especially with Al Horford (toe) also ruled out for this game.

Porzingis is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Hawks due to left posterior tibial tendon injury management.

Porzingis has yet to play a back-to-back this season and could sit out yet again Saturday. With Al Horford (toe) also questionable, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta could receive increased playing time.

Porzingis finished with 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 0-2 3Pt), eight boards, three assists, two blocks and a steal through 35 minutes in Wednesday's 110-97 loss to the Raptors.

Prior to Wednesday's contest, the veteran big man had logged three straight double-doubles. Against the Raptors he narrowly missed out on what would've been his fourth, but contributed on the defensive side of the ball as well to round out a nice showing from a fantasy perspective. He's back in action Friday against the Magic.

Porzingis ended with 19 points (7-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 34 minutes during Sunday's 120-119 win over the Pelicans.

Porzingis had a strong outing Sunday, doing it on both ends of the floor while concluding as one of two players with a double-double. Porzingis led all Celtics in blocks while recording team-high-tying marks in threes made and rebounds in a winning effort. Porzingis matched his season high in rebounds, also doing so Jan. 7 against Denver. Porzingis has recorded a double-double in three outings this year, all of which have taking place in the last three games.

Porzingis posted 25 points (9-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 118-106 victory over Denver.

Nikola Jokic's (illness) absence left the door wide open for Porzingis to dominate the paint, and he finished with his first double-double of the season. While it's surprising to note that Porzingis was without a double-double before Tuesday's game, the big man's attendance record hasn't helped his bottom line. He's missed a total of 23 games this season, and is still dealing with a lingering ankle injury.

Porzingis racked up 19 points (6-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 105-92 loss to Oklahoma City.

The big man came one rebound shy of a double-double while scoring the club's second-highest mark in points behind Jayson Tatum (26 points). However, Porzingis was inefficient from beyond the arc Sunday, and he is on pace to shoot only 32.9 percent from downtown this season, which would be his second-lowest mark from three-point range over his nine-year career. The Celtics continue to manage Porzingis' playing time, though he'll likely see a slight bump in minutes in his third game back from an ankle injury during another marquee matchup against the Nuggets on Tuesday.

Porzingis (ankle) tallied 11 points (3-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two blocks and two assists across 28 minutes in Friday's 109-86 win over the Rockets.

Porzingis didn't seem to be operating under any major restrictions in his return from a four-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, as he was on the court for 28 of the first 43 minutes of the contest before the Celtics subbed out all of their starters by the 4:53 mark of the fourth quarter. Assuming Sunday's matchup with the 29-5 Thunder proves to be a more competitive, expect Porzingis to see a slight uptick in his playing time in his second game back from the ankle injury.

Porzingis (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Rockets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis has been sidelined for Boston's last four games due to a left ankle sprain he suffered against Philadelphia on Christmas Day. He started in eight of the Celtics' nine games prior to his injury, and over that span he averaged 17.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.8 blocks over 27.4 minutes per game. Porzingis should be in the starting lineup for Friday's game due to Al Horford (rest) sitting for the second leg of the Celtics' back-to-back set.

Porzingis (ankle) has been listed as questionable against the Rockets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis appears to be inching closer to returning to the floor for the Celtics. The veteran big man missed the last four games while dealing with an ankle injury, which resulted in Al Horford starting at center for Boston, who struggled to shoulder the load.

Porzingis (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.

Porzingis will miss a fourth straight game for the Celtics on Thursday. Al Horford will likely remain a starter, with Porzingis still on the mend. However, Horford hasn't played well over the last two games, with only five points combined while going 2-for-19 from the field.

Porzingis (ankle) let it be known that it is possible he may play on Thursday against the Timberwolves, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis has missed the last three games due to his ankle injury but seems to be trending toward returning sooner rather than later. The veteran big man has played in only 11 games this season and has been productive, averaging 18.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.

Porzingis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis has been unable to play in the Celtics' last three games due to a left ankle sprain. If he's not cleared to play Thursday, Al Horford would likely start at center while Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta would provide depth off the bench.

Porzingis (ankle) will not play Tuesday against Toronto.

Porzingis will be sidelined for a third straight contest. He was carrying a questionable tag prior to this update, suggesting that he's day-to-day going forward with a chance to return Jan. 2 against Minnesota. Al Horford will continue to benefit from a fantasy perspective in the meantime.

Porzingis (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

Porzingis has missed two straight games due to a left ankle sprain, allowing Al Horford to play an expanded role. Even if Porzingis gets the green light Tuesday, he may face some limitations given his checkered injury history.

Porzingis (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis will miss his second consecutive outing due to a left ankle sprain. With the big man sidelined, Al Horford will likely draw another start. Porzingis' next chance to feature will come Tuesday against the Raptors.

Porzingis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pacers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis is in danger of missing his second straight contest Sunday due to a left ankle sprain. If Porzingis is ultimately ruled out yet again, Al Horford will likely draw another start.

Porzingis (ankle) Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe in Friday's game versus the Pacers.

Porzingis has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to a left ankle sprain he suffered against Philadelphia. Al Horford and Luke Kornet should receive extended minutes in his absence. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Indiana.

Porzingis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pacers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis suffered a left ankle sprain against Philadelphia on Wednesday and is now in danger of missing Friday's contest. While it appears that the 29-year-old big man has avoided a long-term injury, Al Horford and Luke Kornet are candidates to receive increased playing time if Porzingis is unable to suit up against Indiana.

Porzingis was seen leaving the Celtics' locker room without any visible brace around his left ankle, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

The Celtics finished their Christmas game without Porzingis, who logged nine points (3-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three assists and two rebounds in 13 minutes. Despite not returning to the Celtics' loss to the 76ers, the 29-year-old exiting the C's locker room without a brace suggests his left ankle is not in as bad shape as it has been perceived. Porzingis will hold an injury tag for the time being, with the Celtics now preparing for a home game against the Pacers on Friday.

Porzingis is doubtful to return to Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to left ankle soreness.

Porzingis posted nine points (3-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three assists and two rebounds in 13 minutes during the first half but likely won't play in the second half. Luke Kornet started the second half in Porzingis' place.

Porzingis recorded 22 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Saturday's 123-98 victory over the Bulls.

The veteran big man continues to have trouble staying healthy -- it's been Porzingis' heel that's been bothering him of late, limiting him to 11 minutes in a Dec. 15 contest against the Wizards -- but when he's been on the court, he's been his usual productive self. He's scored at least 20 points in five of his last eight appearances, averaging 19.9 points, 7.3 boards, 2.3 threes, 1.6 assists, 1.5 blocks and 0.9 steals over that stretch.

Porzingis provided 20 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and three blocks over 36 minutes during Thursday's 117-108 loss to the Bulls.

Porzingis made his usual impact on the boards and in the scoring column, also blocking a game-high three shots, but it wasn't his best night shooting the ball. The All-Star big man is now averaging an efficient 19.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.5 blocks, 0.8 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 27.5 minutes per game through eight appearances so far this year. Perhaps Thursday's most important takeaway is that Porzingis played a season-high 36 minutes, which is an encouraging sign for the Celtics and fantasy managers as the center becomes further removed from offseason foot surgery this past summer.

Porzingis (heel) is available for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

The Celtics will receive a huge boost to their frontcourt for this game against Chicago since both Porzingis and Al Horford will be available. Porzingis has been limited to just seven appearances this season, but he's averaging 19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 blocks across 26.3 minutes per game.

Porzingis (heel) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

The questionable tag was expected after Porzingis participated in Wednesday's practice -- the Celtics want to see how his heel injury responds Thursday morning before a decision is made. Porzingis suffered the injury during Sunday's 112-98 win over the Wizards, but it was always believed to be a day-to-day issue.

Porzingis (heel) participated in Wednesday's practice, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Coach Joe Mazulla said Porzingis looked good and that he was moving around well, and that bodes well for his status against the Bulls on Thursday. The Celtics want to see how his body responds to the practice, so fantasy managers could expect a potential questionable tag on the upcoming injury report.

Porzingis (heel) left Sunday's game against the Wizards in the second quarter and did not return.

Porzignis suffered a heel injury in the second quarter and was ultimately unable to return. He concludes the contest with 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists in 11 minutes of action. If he is forced to miss time, Al Horford (rest) and Luke Kornet are likely to see increased roles.

Porzingis is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Wizards due to right heel pain, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis exited for the locker room during Sunday's contest and has been deemed questionable to return. If he is ultimately unable to return, Luke Kornet would likely see more minutes.

Porzingis logged 19 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 123-99 win over Detroit.

It wasn't the most efficient night from downtown for Porzingis, but he filled the box score and nearly secured a double-double for a Celtics team that was without superstar Jayson Tatum (knee) on Thursday. In seven appearances with Tatum sidelined dating back to last season, Porzingis is now averaging 19.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals, 3.0 blocks and 2.4 three-pointers per game since 2023-24. If Tatum remains unavailable for Sunday's contest against a Wizards club giving up the most points per game (123.8) in the league this year, Porzingis will likely experience an uptick in usage and handle a more pronounced role on offense for Boston once again.

Porzingis produced 19 points (6-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals over 33 minutes during Saturday's 127-121 loss to Memphis.

After resting on the front end of the back-to-back, Porzingis played for a few minutes and was sent to the locker room late in the second quarter, presumably due to his lingering leg injury. He returned in the second half and seemed unhindered. Porzingis is expected to sit frequently in back-to-back scenarios until he is fully healthy.

Porzingis (undisclosed) returned to the court for the second half of Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis left the game in the final stages of the second quarter with a trainer following him, but it seems he wasn't dealing with anything severe. Expect the big man to handle his regular workload in the second half.

Porzingis headed to the locker room in the final seconds of the second quarter in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to an undisclosed injury, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis left the game in the final stages of the second quarter with a trainer following him, and it looked as if he was hobbling a bit. Porzingis is expected to be assessed during halftime to determine whether he'll be able to return to action in the second half. If he can't, then Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta would be in line to see more minutes off the bench.

Porzingis is in the Celtics' starting lineup for Saturday's game against Memphis.

Porzingis will return for the second leg of Boston's back-to-back Saturday, and he will be inserted into the starting five due to Al Horford (toe/rest) being sidelined. In his four games back since returning from offseason foot surgery, Porzingis has averaged 21.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over 27.3 minutes per game.

Porzingis isn't listed on the team's injury report for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis took a seat for the first half of Boston's back-to-back Friday against the Bucks, and as expected, he'll be back in action Saturday. The big man should be in line for around 30 minutes given the absence of Al Horford (toe).

Porzingis (lower leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Porzingis will sit in the first leg of a back-to-back set due to injury management, though he'll likely return for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies. The big man has appeared in four of the Celtics' last five games, during which he averaged 21.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks across 27.3 minutes per contest. With Porzingis sidelined Friday, Al Horford is expected to get the start with Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet both likely to see playing time off the bench.

Porzingis is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Bucks due to left posterior tibialis tendon injury management.

Porzingis could miss Friday's contest as it is the first leg of a back-to-back. With Al Horford (toe) also questionable, Luke Kornet and Neemis Queta could receive increased playing time against Milwaukee.

Porzingis is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Porzingis will return to the lineup Wednesday after a one-game absence, and the Celtics will go with a big frontcourt since Al Horford will also be in the starting unit. Porzingis has played three times this season and is averaging 19.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.

Porzingis (rest/knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

Porzingis took a seat for the second half of Boston's back-to-back set Monday versus Miami after playing a season-high 32 minutes during Sunday's loss in Cleveland. Over three appearances his season, Porzingis has averaged 19.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks in 26.7 minutes per game.

Porzingis (rest) will not play Monday against Miami, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

As expected, Porzingis will be held out for the second leg of this back-to-back set for maintenance reasons. Fantasy managers can expect him back Wednesday against Detroit. With Al Horford also resting Monday, Neemias Queta will be a popular streaming option for this four-game slate.

Porzingis (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis will suit up while the club works him back to full playing form. The big man has started in each of his two regular-season appearances this year, during which he has averaged 18.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks across 24.0 minutes per game.

Porzingis is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers due to knee injury management, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis recorded 21 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes during Friday's 138-129 victory over the Bulls, but it wouldn't be strange to see him get a day off. Sunday's contest will be the first leg of a back-to-back set, so the Celtics could choose to rest the big man either Sunday or Monday against the Heat. Porzingis has accounted for 37 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 48 minutes in his first two games of the season.

Porzingis closed with 21 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes during Friday's 138-129 victory over the Bulls.

Porzingis played 25 minutes in his second game of the season but looked much better than in his debut. The star big man ended just two boards shy of a double-double, and he's likely to remain in a starting role, though he's also likely to get an occasional day off, allowing Al Horford to move into the starting unit. Porzingis has accounted for 37 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 48 minutes in his first two games of the season.

Porzingis (foot) finished with 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 23 minutes in Monday's 126-94 win over the Clippers.

As anticipated, Porzingis started but was operating on a minute restriction in his 2024-25 debut, after he had missed the first 17 games of the season while completing his recovery from the surgery he underwent in June to fix a tear in the tissue that holds the ankle tendons in place. Though Porzingis had been expected to require 5-to-6 months of recovery time, he made it back on the court in a little under five months. Aside from some poor shooting from the perimeter, Porzingis more or less looked like himself Monday, and he should see his playing time gradually increase during the Celtics' upcoming games. Porzingis will be a candidate to sit out one half of back-to-back sets for the rest of the season, however.

Porzingis will enter the starting five in Monday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Porzingis underwent foot surgery in June and will return to game action earlier than his initial timetable suggested. The big man should be expected to operate under a minutes restriction in his return, though the club is thin at center with Al Horford (illness) and Luke Kornet (hamstring) sidelined.

Porzingis (foot) is available for Monday's game against the Clippers, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

As expected, Porzingis has been upgraded from probable to available and will make his season debut Monday. With Al Horford (illness) and Luke Kornet (hamstring) out, Porzingis will likely start Monday but probably won't play 30-plus minutes.

Porzingis (foot) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Clippers.

This is a welcome surprise for Boston, as Porzingis was able to beat his initial timetable. He'll likely have some restrictions in his first game back, but no specifics have been reported yet. With Al Horford (illness) and Luke Kornet (hamstring) considered doubtful, Porzingis may step into the starting lineup right away.

Boston assigned Porzingis (foot) to the G League's Maine Celtics for practice Monday, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports.

This is the next phase of Porzingis' recovery as he continues to trend in the right direction. Following Monday's practice, Porzingis will be recalled to Boston where he will continue to ramp up his workload. A target date for his return to live action for the Celtics has yet to be announced, but fantasy managers should be prepared to see him in the near future.

ESPN's Shams Charania said Tuesday on the Pat McAfee Show that the Celtics are targeting a December return for Porzingis (foot), but they're going to remain patient and not rush the big man back.

Porzingis underwent foot surgery in June and was given a 5-to-6-month recovery timeline. He hasn't progressed to contact work yet, but he was spotted going through a light shooting workout ahead of Monday's win over the Bucks. The Celtics have four convincing wins to start the season, including double-digit victories over the Bucks and Knicks, so Porzingis and the medical staff will likely remain cautious, even when the Latvian sharpshooter is cleared for game action.

Brad Stevens said that Porzingis (foot) is making good progress since his foot surgery back in June, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Stevens did not provide an updated timetable for Porzingis, but he said he's been surprised with how quick he's improving. The Celtics originally gave Porzingis a 5-to-6 month timetable, and the center told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne that he's expecting to return in December. With Porzingis trending in the right direction, he'll offer plenty of appeal as a stash pick in fantasy drafts.

The Celtics announced Thursday that Porzingis recently underwent successful foot surgery and is expected to return to play in 5-6 months, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis dealt with a lower left leg injury during the playoffs, and offseason surgery was expected. He underwent a procedure to repair a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon and will likely be forced to miss the start of the regular season in the 2024-25 campaign.

Speaking on the Russillo Podcast, Brad Stevens said Porzingis (leg) could miss the start of the 2024-25 season.

Stevens was pretty vague with his comments, to be fair, and an official timetable won't be known until Porzingis undergoes his procedure in the coming days. Stevens mentioned that Porzingis' potential absence opens the door for the Celtics to be creative at the start of the season with lineups, so for now it sounds like the franchise is planning for this to be a lengthy recovery process.

The Celtics announced Tuesday that Porzingis (leg) will undergo surgery in the coming days which will force him to miss the Olympics with Latvia.

Surgery was inevitable, but Porzingis hoped to delay it until after the Olympics. More clarity on a timeline for the recovery process likely won't be known until after the procedure. He's coming off a terrific season with the Celtics, posting averages of 20.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.9 three-pointers.

Porzingis said Monday after the Celtics' title-clinching 106-88 win over the Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals that he'll undergo offseason surgery to address his left leg injury, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

In Game 2 of the Finals, Porzingis suffered a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon, a rare injury that carried an uncertain recovery timeline. After not playing in Games 3 and 4, Porzingis returned for Game 5 and handled a limited role, playing 16 minutes off the bench while contributing five points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one rebound. The Latvian big man said the offseason surgery will require a "few months" of recovery, so his status will be worth monitoring when training camp begins in late September or early October. Porzingis previously missed over five weeks of action earlier in the postseason due to a strained right calf.

Porzingis posted five points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one rebound over 16 minutes in Monday's Game 5 win. He also confirmed post-game that his lower left leg injury will require off-season surgery, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports.

In Game 2 of the Finals, Porzingis suffered a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon. The injury forced him to miss Game 3 and Game 4, but he returned in Game 5 to help Boston earn its 18th Championship. The Latvian center said the off-season surgery will require a "few months" of recovery. Porzingis also missed over five weeks of action late in the season due to a right calf injury.

Porzingis (lower leg) will come off the bench for Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals versus the Mavericks.

Porzingis will once again come off the bench for the Celtics, like he did in the first two NBA Finals matchups. In Games 1 and 2, Porzingis accumulated 32 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks and an assist while shooting 12-for-20 from the field. Prior to Game 5, head coach Joe Mazzulla said Porzingis will not have any restrictions after sitting out the last two games, but Al Horford will still remain in the starting lineup.

Porzingis (lower leg) will come off the bench for Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals versus the Mavericks.

Porzingis will again come off the bench for the Celtics, as he did in the first two NBA Finals games. In those two contests, Porzingis accumulated 32 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks and an assist while shooting 12-for-20 from the field. Prior to Game 5, head coach Joe Mazzulla said Porzingis will not have any restrictions after sitting out the last two games due to a left posterior tibialis dislocation, but Al Horford will remain in the starting lineup Monday.

Coach Joe Mazzulla said to expect Porzingis (lower leg) to play in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against Dallas on Monday, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis was ruled out ahead of Game 3 after suffering a left posterior tibialis dislocation in the third quarter of Game 2. He got the green light for Game 4 but didn't see any playing time during the blowout loss. However, with the Celtics looking to close out the series at home, Porzingis won't have any restrictions, though it remains unclear if he'll be in the starting lineup. In Game 1, his first appearance after a 10-game absence due to a calf injury, Porzingis scored 20 points (8-13 FG) and blocked three shots in 21 minutes.

Porzingis (lower leg) is available for Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals versus the Mavericks.

Porzingis suffered a left posterior tibialis dislocation in the third quarter of Game 2, but was listed as available ahead of Game 4 despite not playing in the blowout loss. The 28-year-old went through warmups before Game 5, and looked comfortable during light workouts with the Celtics' coaches and training staff. It is unclear whether head coach Joe Mazzulla will put the big man to use, especially after saying he is not near 100 percent and would only be used sparingly, if at all, prior to Game 4. Porzingis could potentially return for Game 5, but with the Celtics still garnering a 3-1 series advantage, the team could choose to limit his minutes severely, if he plays at all.

Porzingis (lower leg) is questionable for Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals versus the Mavericks, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis is in jeopardy of missing his third straight game with a left posterior tibialis dislocation. The big man played in the first two games of the NBA Finals, accumulating 32 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks and an assist while shooting 12-for-20 from the field. Prior to Game 4, head coach Joe Mazulla said that Porzingis is not 100 percent and he will only play if the Celtics desperately need him, which is unlikely with the team still holding a 3-1 series lead heading into Game 5 at home.

Porzingis (lower leg) is available to play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against Dallas on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

After missing Game 3 with a left posterior tibialis dislocation, Porzingis was able to warm up without any setbacks and will play through his questionable tag Friday evening. However, coach Joe Mazulla admitted that Porzingis isn't close to 100 percent, and that the Celtics will use him sparingly and if necessary.

Porzingis (lower leg) was out on the court warming up ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Mavericks on Friday.

Porzingis is still officially listed as questionable Friday after missing Game 3 with a left posterior tibialis dislocation. While an official determination of Porzingis' status will likely be made closer to tipoff at 8:30 ET, he seems to be moving well, which bodes well for his availability moving forward in the series.

Porzingis (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday after sitting out Game 3 with a left posterior tibialis dislocation. However, Porzingis was seen going through shootaround Thursday and it is a good sign that Boston hasn't ruled him out for the series. If Porzingis remains sidelined, Al Horford and Xavier Tillman will likely continue to receive increased playing time.

Porzingis (lower leg) was seen shooting around during Thursday's practice, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

The Celtics have yet to release an official injury report for Game 4 on Friday after Porzingis missed Game 3 with a left posterior tibialis dislocation. While it's still unclear if the 28-year-old big man will be able to suit, it seems as though he will have at least a chance of playing again in the NBA Finals. If Porzingis is ultimately deemed available, he will likely continue to serve as Boston's backup center behind Al Horford.

Coach Joe Mazzula said Thursday that Porzingis (lower leg) is getting better and "fighting hard" to play in Game 4 on Friday, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis didn't play in Game 3 due to a left posterior tibialis dislocation and is in danger of missing the remainder of the NBA Finals. However, if Porzingis is able to suit up, he will provide a big boost to Boston's frontcourt, as he averaged 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in 22.0 minutes across the first two games of the series.

There's "real doubt" that Porzingis (lower leg) will be able to return at any point in the NBA Finals against Dallas, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports Wednesday.

Porzingis was initially labeled questionable for Wednesday's Game 3 but wasn't cleared by the Celtics' medical staff ahead of the contest. The 28-year-old voiced his willingness to do whatever it takes to play leading up to Wednesday's tilt, but he may not be medically cleared before the series ends. Porzingis had missed 10 straight games before the Finals with a calf strain that's unrelated to his lower leg injury, but was key contributor off the bench in the Celtics' Games 1 and 2 wins. Al Horford should continue to start at center while Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman and Oshae Brissett are candidates to see action behind Horford. There should be more updates regarding Porzingis' health leading up to Friday's Game 4, though he should be considered questionable at best for the contest.

Porzingis has been ruled out for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Mavericks on Wednesday due to a left posterior tibialis dislocation.

Porzingis played through the pain for a couple of minutes after suffering the injury during the third quarter of Game 2 on Sunday and was doing everything he could to suit up for Game 3, but the medical staff is shutting him down for at least one game. When Porzingis was sidelined earlier in the postseason, Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman and Oshae Brissett were part of the rotation at times. However, Al Horford will continue to start at center and should be the biggest beneficiary of Porzingis' absence. Game 4 will be played Friday in Dallas.

Porzingis (lower leg) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 3 versus the Mavericks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis was seen walking around with a sleeve on his left ankle during media availability, but seemed to be in good spirits as he has stated he will do everything he can to play in Game 3, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports. While the 28-year-old has told reporters he is determined to play, it is ultimately up to the Celtics' medical staff whether or not he will be cleared in time for Wednesday after suffering a torn medial retinaculum in the third quarter of Game 2. Porzingis has missed 10 games this postseason due to an unrelated right calf strain, accumulating 32 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks and an assist while shooting 12-for-20 from the field across two games in the NBA Finals. For now, there is no indication he will be ruled out and not permitted to give it a go in Game 3, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

The Celtics announced Tuesday that Porzingis suffered a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg during the third quarter of Game 2 against Dallas. He's considered day-to-day, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

The injury Porzingis suffered in Game 2 is unrelated to the calf strain that kept him out for 10 straight postseason games. However, his availability for Game 3 is still in doubt. The Celtics will release their official injury report Tuesday night, which should provide further clarity. Porzingis scored 20 points (8-13 FG) in 21 minutes during his return in Game 1, and he was impactful in Game 2 before being taken out, posting 12 points (4-7 FG), four rebounds and two blocks in 23 minutes.

Coach Joe Mazzulla said after Sunday's win over the Mavericks that he isn't concerned about Porzingis' calf heading into Wednesday's Game 3, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis logged 12 points (4-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and an assist in 23 minutes during Sunday's victory, but he exited the matchup with 4:40 remaining and didn't return. He appeared to be getting his calf looked at on the team's bench area, but the issue isn't expected to be a concern as the NBA Finals roll on.

Porzingis will come off the bench in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday versus the Mavericks, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis returned for Game 1 of the NBA Finals after suffering a right soleus strain in Game 4 of the Celtics' opening series against the Heat. The 28-year-old left his mark off the bench in Game 1, putting up 20 points, six rebounds and three blocks across 21 minutes in a blowout victory. Al Horford will retain his role in the starting lineup, though his minutes will likely be affected due to Porzingis' role continuing to increase as the Celtics look to take Game 2 at home.

Porzingis closed with 20 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and three blocks across 21 minutes during Thursday's 107-89 victory over the Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Head coach Joe Mazzulla wanted Porzingis to come off the bench in the first game of the Finals, and the star power forward responded admirably in what was his first taste of competitive action since April 29. It remains to be seen if Porzingis will move to the starting unit for Game 2 on Sunday or if he'll remain on the bench, but one thing is sure. His shooting ability and length on defense could be two deciding factors in the series, and that was certainly the case Thursday.

Porzingis will come off the bench in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Mavericks on Thursday.

Head coach Joe Mazulla said that Porzingis wasn't going to have any minute restrictions in Game 1, but the team opted to play it safe with his conditioning levels, and he'll come off the bench. That's a smart move on paper, as Porzingis hasn't played since logging 14 minutes in the 102-88 win over the Heat on April 29 in Game 4 of the first-round series. This means Al Horford will remain in the starting lineup, though he's still expected to experience a downgrade in his minutes with Porzingis seeing action off the bench.

Joe Mazulla said that Porzingis will not have any minutes restrictions in Game 1 versus the Mavericks on Thursday, Steven Bulpett of the Boston Herald reports.

Mazulla added that he hasn't yet decided if KP will start, but it sounds like Porzingis will be a full-go for Game 1 of the Finals. His return will result in fewer minutes for Xavier Tillman and Al Horford.

Porzingis (calf) said he will play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Dallas, Souichi Terada of The Springfield Republican reports.

This has been the expectation for several days after Porzingis was able to take part in scrimmages at Boston's practices. There's no word on any restrictions for now, but there could be more clarity over the next 24 hours.

Porzingis (calf) is expected to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Mavericks on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis has managed to participate in multiple scrimmages in recent days without any setbacks. He hasn't played since Game 4 of the Celtics' opening-round series versus Miami on April 29, so it will be interesting to see how many minutes he can handle to open the series against Dallas.

Coach Joe Mazzulla said Porzingis participated in a couple of drills during Friday's practice and is pleased with where the big man is at in his rehab progress, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis was still mostly limited to individual shooting drills during the media portion of Friday's practice, but he looked to be moving well. He hasn't played since Game 4 of the Celtics' opening-round series versus Miami on April 29, so Porzinigs will likely need to get at least a few days of 5-on-5 work in before getting full clearance for game action. The Celtics face the Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals next Thursday, June 6, giving Porzingis ample time to increase his activity.

Joe Mazzulla said Wednesday on the Zo and Bertrand show that Porzingis (calf) is "ramping up the intensity level" ahead of the NBA Finals, but the big man's status for Game 1 remains to be determined.

The Celtics are waiting on the winner of the series between the Mavericks and Timberwolves, but it sounds like Porzingis has a shot to return early on in the NBA Finals. There's likely to be daily updates on Porzingis' status, but Boston fans have reason to be optimistic based on Muzzulla's update.

Porzingis (calf) has been ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers on Monday, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis was initially targeting a return to action for Game 4, but he'll remain sidelined with the Celtics holding a 3-0 lead in the series. If the Pacers win Game 4, it's unclear whether Porzingis will be able to return later in the Eastern Conference Finals or if he'll be available for a potential trip to the NBA Finals.

Porzingis (calf) won't play in Thursday's Game 2 against the Pacers but could return as soon as Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 27, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Porzingis has already been ruled out for Game 1 on Tuesday and seems set to miss at least the next two games of the series. In Porzingis' absence, Al Horford should continue to start at center for Boston, with Luke Kornet receiving extended playing time off the bench.

Porzingis (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus the Pacers.

As expected, Porzingis will remain sidelined to start the Eastern Conference Finals due to a right calf strain he suffered in Boston's opening-round series versus Miami. The Latvian big man didn't practice Monday, so it doesn't appear he's nearing close to game action. However, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Friday that Boston is optimistic that Porzingis could return at some point during the series versus Indiana.

Porzingis (calf) didn't participate in Monday's practice session, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis sustained a calf injury during the first round of the playoffs and isn't expected to be available for the start of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers. His absence from practice reflects that pessimism, while Al Horford and Luke Kornet should continue to see an uptick in playing time during Tuesday's Game 1.

Porzingis (calf) is expected to miss the start of the third-round series in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Porzingis has been sidelined since he sustained a calf injury in Game 4 of Boston's first-round series. Wojnarowski reports that Porzingis is making progress in his recovery, and there's some optimism that he could return at some point during the series. Boston will face the winner of the second-round series between the Knicks and Pacers, and the opening two games are slated for Tuesday and Thursday.

Porzingis (calf) will likely remain sidelined for the Celtics' second-round series in the Eastern Conference playoffs, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

Porzingis sustained a calf injury in Game 4 of Boston's first-round series and was unavailable for Wednesday's Game 5 as the Celtics took down the Heat to advance to the second round. He's been diagnosed with a right soleus strain and was expected to miss several games, and it appears likely that his absence will span the entirety of the second round. However, the Celtics hope that Porzingis will be able to return if the team advances to the Eastern Conference Finals, and the 28-year-old will rest and rehab in the coming days.

Porzingis (calf) is expected to miss a minimum of several games, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Porzingis has already been ruled out for Game 5 against Miami on Wednesday due to a right soleus strain, but it now appears that he will be headed toward an extended absence. It seems unlikely that Porzingis will return to action for the remainder of Boston's first-round series and could be kept out longer if the team continues to advance in the playoffs. With the 28-year-old big man sidelined, Al Horford should slide into the starting lineup, with Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman competing for bench minutes.

Porzingis (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Heat, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis has been diagnosed with a right soleus strain, the same injury that's kept Giannis Antetokounmpo out since April 9. With Boston holding a 3-1 lead, Al Horford will likely slide into the starting lineup in Porzingis' absence for at least the remainder of the opening-round series.

Porzingis is being considered doubtful to return to Monday's Game 5 against the Heat due to right calf tightness, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

The severity of Porzingis' injury is not yet known. Assuming he's held out the rest of the way Monday, the team should have more to share on the big man's status over the next day or so.

Porzingis walked to the locker room during the first half of Monday's Game 4 against the Heat with an apparent lower body injury, Souichi Terada of The Springfield Republican reports.

Porzingis came up limping with a few minutes remaining in the second quarter, and he immediately called to the bench for a sub and walked gingerly to the locker room to be evaluated further. Al Horford and Luke Kornet would be in line for larger workloads in the frontcourt if Porzingis is unable to return.

Porzingis logged 18 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 104-84 victory over the Heat in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Porzingis was active on both ends of the court, and even though he cooled down after a strong start in which he scored Boston's first eight points, he still finished with a solid output despite playing just 27 minutes. The limit in playing time was probably related to the nature of the game since it was a blowout from the second quarter onwards, meaning Porzingis shouldn't have problems handling his regular workload in Game 4 on Monday. Porzingis has scored 18 points in two of his three appearances in the series.

Porzingis amassed 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 114-94 victory over the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.

Porzingis connected on a team-high-tying mark from three while ending two points shy of the 20-point mark and notching a team-high-tying pair of blocks to help Boston to a Game 1 win in the first round of the postseason. Porzingis connected on at least four threes in four outings during the regular season, entering the playoffs with 15-point outings in eight of his final 10 games.

Porzingis will be rested for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

No surprise here, as the Celtics are just trying to keep their key players fresh for the playoffs. Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Al Horford will also be held out.

Porzingis (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Charlotte, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

The Celtics are exercising caution in the second half of a back-to-back set, and Porzingis will have a chance to rest with the postseason looming. His final chance to return during the regular season will be Sunday against Washington, while Xavier Tillman, Luke Kornet and Neemias Queta could see increased run against Charlotte since Porzingis and Al Horford (toe) have both been ruled out.

Porzingis is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets due to right hamstring injury management, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis, Jayson Tatum (knee), Jaylen Brown (hand), Jrue Holiday (knee), Derrick White (ankle) and Al Horford (toe) are all questionable. Even if all of Boston's regulars suit up, they may not play usual minutes. Porzingis has appeared in 11 of the last 13 games, averaging 18.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.5 blocks and 1.2 steals in 28.9 minutes per game.

Porzingis ended Thursday's 118-109 loss to the Knicks with 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 25 minutes.

Porzingis returned from a one-game absence, and while he only played 25 minutes, he still ended just two rebounds away from a double-double. Given his injury history and how cautious the Celtics have been with him all season long, it remains to be seen how available Porzingis might be for the final two games of the season, as the Celtics have nothing to play for in their upcoming two contests.

Porzingis (hamstring) is available for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis was questionable for Thursday's matchup due to his hamstring issue, but he'll be back in action following a one-game absence. He's posted double-doubles in four of his last five appearances, averaging 19.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 3.2 blocks in 28.6 minutes per game.

Porzingis (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Knicks.

Porzingis, who missed Tuesday's loss to Milwaukee, is one of six Celtics listed as questionable, so it's unclear what Boston's rotation will look like Thursday. With the No. 1 seed locked up, Boston continues to rest its regulars occasionally, but Porzingis has appeared in 10 of the Celtics' last 12 games, averaging 19.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.5 blocks and 1.3 steals in 29.3 minutes during that stretch.

Porzingis (hamstring/load management) will be inactive Tuesday versus Milwaukee, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Porzingis and Al Horford (toe) have both been ruled out for Tuesday's contest, leaving a platoon of Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman to handle minutes at center. Neemias Queta signed a standard multi-year contract with Boston on Monday, but he is currently at the G League level. Porzingis' next opportunity to take the court comes Thursday versus New York.

Porzingis is questionable for Tuesday's game in Milwaukee due to right hamstring injury management, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis and Al Horford (toe) are both questionable, but the rest of Boston's roster will be available Tuesday. If both big men are downgraded to out, Xavier Tillman, Luke Kornet and Oshae Brissett would be candidates for increased roles.

Porzingis racked up 27 points (11-14 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, five blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 135-100 victory over the Thunder.

Aside from recording a double-double for the second time across his last three outings, it's worth noting that Porzingis finished just one block shy of tying his season-high mark in that category. Porzingis has also been on a tear offensively, as he's cleared the 15-point mark in 13 straight appearances, a run that dates back to Feb. 24. He's averaging 21.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 blocks per game in that span.

Porzinigs (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against the Hornets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis will shake off a questionable tag and suit up for a fourth straight game. Over his last six appearances, the talented big man has averaged 18.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.2 steals in 30.2 minutes per game.

Porzingis is questionable for Monday's game against Charlotte due to right hamstring injury management, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

With the Celtics cruising, Porzingis continues to take it easy to stay fresh for a playoff run. If he's sidelined again Monday, Al Horford would likely start at center.

Porzingis closed with 19 points (6-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and two steals across 31 minutes during Saturday's 104-92 win over New Orleans.

Although Porzingis missed five of his six three-pointers Saturday, he provided a reliable scoring presence inside the arc, as the Celtics consistently set up the big man against smaller defenders. He's now registered three or more blocks in each of his last three games and ranks ninth in the NBA averaging 1.9 blocks per game. Porzingis averaged 20.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting, 7.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.1 steals over 30.9 minutes per game in March.

Porzingis notched 20 points (8-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 41 minutes during Thursday's 123-122 overtime loss to the Hawks.

Porzingis didn't have his best shooting performance and needed 20 shots to score 20 points, but he still found a way to salvage his fantasy stat line due to his contributions in peripheral categories, particularly as a rebounder and defensive anchor down low. Porzingis has reached the 20-point mark in seven of his 12 appearances since the All-Star break, and while he might hold a semi-secondary role on offense behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, he remains extremely valuable in fantasy due to his two-way ability and stat-filling capacity.

Porzingis (hamstring) isn't on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Hawks.

Porzingis sat down Saturday as a precaution, but he'll be a full go for Monday's clash. The big man has had a solid month of March, averaging 21.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.3 blocks in six games.

Porzingis won't play in Saturday's game versus the Bulls due to right hamstring injury management, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis doesn't appear to have suffered any injury, but the Celtics are opting to play it cautiously on the second night of a back-to-back Saturday. With Al Horford (toe) questionable, Luke Kornet could be in line for another start. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Atlanta.

Porzingis amassed 19 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals over 26 minutes during Friday's 129-102 win over Detroit.

The 28-year-old big continues to have his minutes capped due to a nagging hamstring injury, as Boston works to keep Porzingis on the court for the playoffs. The restriction hasn't kept him from posting solid numbers, though, and through three games since returning to the lineup Porzingis has averaged 18.7 points, 5.0 boards, 2.3 threes, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks.

Porzingis (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis will be able to suit up for a third consecutive game despite his hamstring injury. He didn't have a minutes restriction Wednesday against the Bucks, but the Celtics could manage his workload more during Friday's matchup since it's the first half of a back-to-back set.

Porzingis (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against Detroit.

Porzingis has been back in action over the past two matchups, and he didn't have a minutes restriction Wednesday against the Bucks, playing 28 minutes and logging 17 points, three rebounds and two assists. If he's available Friday, he should be able to handle a fairly normal workload.

Coach Joe Mazzulla said that Porzingis won't be on a minutes restriction for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis played just 21 minutes Monday after returning from a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury. However, the 28-year-old big man should be able to play closer to his season average of 29.6 minutes against Milwaukee.

Porzingis (hamstring) generated 20 points (7-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 21 minutes Monday in the Celtics' 119-94 win over the Pistons.

The Celtics held Porzingis more than eight minutes under his season-long average of 29.8 minutes per contest in his return from a five-game absence due to a right hamstring strain, but the big man didn't need a full workload to turn in a strong fantasy line against the 12-56 Pistons. Because Boston now holds a 10-game advantage over Milwaukee for the top record in the Eastern Conference, Porzingis and the team's other key rotation players could be subject to occasional rest days and/or lightened minutes loads over the final month of the regular season as the coaching staff prioritizes health for the postseason. If that's the case, Porzingis should remain productive whenever he's available play, albeit with a lower nightly fantasy ceiling than he had earlier in the season.

Porzingis (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.

As expected, Porzingis has been upgraded from probable to available and will snap a five-game absence streak. With Al Horford (toe/rest), Jrue Holiday (shoulder) and Jayson Tatum (ankle) all sidelined, Porzingis should be one of Boston's go-to offensive options.

Porzingis (hamstring) is probable for Monday's game against Detroit, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis has missed the last five games due to a right hamstring strain, but he'll likely be able to return to action in the second half of a back-to-back set Monday. However, the Celtics may monitor his workload in his first game back.

Porzingis (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's matchup against the Wizards, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Porzingis is being treated as day-to-day with a nagging hamstring problem, but the Celtics are not going to take any risks with him, and they've ruled him out to face one of the weakest teams in the Eastern Conference. Expect Al Horford to remain in the starting lineup with Porzingis out.

Porzingis (hamstring) is not playing Thursday versus Phoenix, but he will get on-court reps during pregame warm-ups and is regarded as day-to-day moving forward, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Porzingis is on the mend despite missing three consecutive games due to a right hamstring strain. Karalis relays that Porzingis is feeling better by the day, which should rule out an extended absence for the 28-year-old. That being said, with Boston controlling a 9.5 game lead in the Eastern Conference, an abundance of caution could be used on the big man's health.

Porzingis (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Suns, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Porzingis is slated to miss a fourth straight game and his fifth since the All-Star break. Al Horford (toe) will be back in action after taking a rest day during the second night of a back-to-back Tuesday versus the Jazz and take over as the starting center against Phoenix, but Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman should be candidates for a few extra bench minutes, as well. Porzingis' next chance to suit up will come in Washington on Sunday.

Porzingis (hamstring) is listed as out for Tuesday's game versus Utah.

Porzingis will miss a third consecutive game due to a right hamstring strain. Al Horford (toe) is also sitting out Tuesday in the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Celtics will likely turn to a committee of Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman and Neemias Queta to handle the minutes at center.

Porzingis (hamstring) will not play in Monday's matchup with the Trail Blazers, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis' absence will mark his second straight, as he was a late scratch prior to Saturday's game against the Suns. The rest of the Celtics' starting lineup is listed as questionable, so depth could potentially be an issue in Portland. In Porzingis' absence, Al Horford and Xavier Tillman could see some increased minutes at center.

Porzingis (hamstring) won't play Saturday against the Suns, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

Porzingis was a late addition to the injury report Saturday, and in the end, the hamstring injury has been deemed severe enough to rule him out of this marquee matchup. Porzingis' next chance to play will come Monday against the Trail Blazers, and this also means Al Horford will presumably move into a starting role against Phoenix.

Porzingis is now listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Suns due to right hamstring tightness.

Porzingis' late addition to the injury report is a bad sign of his availability Saturday. If the 28-year-old big man is ruled out, Al Horford will likely start in his place.

Porzingis totaled 24 points (9-23 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Thursday's 115-109 loss to the Nuggets.

Porzingis led all players in Thursday's contest with a trio of threes while ending as one of two Celtics with 10 or more rebounds in a double-double performance. Porzingis, who was one of two Boston players with 20 or more points, has recorded at least 20 points and 10 boards in seven games this year. His rebound total matched a season high mark, a feat he has finished with on four occasions.

Porzingis closed with 24 points (9-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 105-104 loss to the Cavaliers.

After missing Sunday's game against the Warriors due to a bruised quadricep, Porzingis was back in the lineup and providing his usual numbers. The 28-year-old big has scored in double digits in 14 straight games dating back to Jan. 13, averaging 22.1 points, 7.1 boards, 2.5 threes, 2.0 assists and 2.0 blocks over that stretch while shooting 52.1 percent from the floor and 46.7 percent from beyond the arc.

Porzingis (quadriceps) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Boston's previous contest with a left quadriceps contusion. The 28-year-old big man will likely reclaim his starting spot from Al Horford against Cleveland.

Porzingis (quad) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cavs.

If KP is forced to spend another game on the sidelines, Al Horford would likely get another start and there would be more minutes available for Xavier Tillman and Oshae Brissett. Check back for another update on Porzingis following Tuesday's shootaround.

Porzingis (quad) will not play Sunday versus Golden State, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis will miss his first game since the All-Star break, with his last absence coming Feb. 13. Al Horford will likely slot into the starting lineup in his stead, with Luke Kornet, Xavier Tillman and Sam Hauser receiving upticks in roles Sunday -- although Golden State's small-ball centric style anchored by Draymond Green at center could lead to lineup creativity by Boston.

Porzingis is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors due to a left quadriceps contusion, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis was solid versus his former team Friday, posting 24 points (8-14 FG), six rebounds, two assists and a block in 29 minutes during a blowout win over Dallas. This is a new injury for the big man, and if it forces him to the sideline, Al Horford would presumably slide into the starting lineup.

Porzingis supplied 24 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 29 minutes during Friday's 138-110 victory over the Mavericks.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown led the way for the Celtics on offense, but Porzingis still delivered a solid outing, and the big man continues to find a role in Boston's offensive scheme with each passing game. Porzingis is averaging 23.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks per game over his last 10 appearances.

Porzingis totaled 23 points (5-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 12-12 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 117-99 victory over the 76ers.

Porzingis made his presence felt on both ends of the court en route to posting his third double-double over his last 10 appearances. Even though he has the length to be an absolute menace on the boards, Porzingis can thrive in other areas as well, and he's been outstanding as a scorer in recent weeks, hitting the 20-point threshold in six of his last eight contests. He might hold a secondary role on offense behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown on most nights, but he's certainly doing the most of his touches on a nightly basis.

Porzingis had 22 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block in 32 minutes during Saturday's 116-102 win over the Knicks.

Porzingis' primary responsibility Saturday was to score, and he accomplished that goal by delivering his first 20-point outing since Feb. 11. The star big man had a rough time adjusting to a secondary role on offense alongside Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. However, he seems to be finding his spots and playing better as the season advances. Porzingis is averaging 23.0 points per game in February, which represents his highest average for any single month in this term.

Porzingis (ankle) is not being listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Bulls, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis tweaked his ankle in Boston's final game heading into the break, but he'll be good to go for Thursday's game and should see his usual workload. Managers can go ahead and get him active.

Porzingis sat out the entire second half of Wednesday's 136-86 win over the Nets after rolling his ankle in the second quarter, but he said he would have been available to return had the game been competitive, Jay King of The Athletic reports. He tallied 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 16 minutes.

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla seemed to echo Porzingis' sentiments after the game, so fantasy managers shouldn't panic too much about the big man's early exit. Porzingis will have ample time to recover from the ankle sprain, as the Celtics will head into the All-Star break before returning to play their next game Feb. 22 in Chicago.

Porzingis went to the locker room right before halftime with an ankle injury and was spotted on the bench with a big wrap on his ankle to open up the second half, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

While there hasn't been any official designation for Porzingis's return, the wrap on his ankle and the lopsided score makes it seem likely that he will remain on the bench. Luke Kornet started the second half in his place and Neemias Queta should see more action.

Porzinigs (back) isn't listed on Boston's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Nets, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis missed Tuesday's win over Brooklyn to rest his back but will be back in action for Wednesday's rematch. Al Horford (toe) and Xavier Tillman (knee) are both out, so Porzinigs will likely need to play heavy minutes in Boston's frontcourt.

Porzingis (back) is inactive for Tuesday's game against Brooklyn, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com report.

Porzingis exited and returned to a victory over Miami on Sunday due to back troubles, and a back bruise will officially sideline him Tuesday. Simultaneously, Porzingis resting in a back-to-back set has been standard operating procedure for Boston, so he is a candidate to return to action Wednesday in a rematch against Brooklyn.

Porzingis is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets due to a low back contusion, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis sustained his back injury in Sunday's game against the Heat but was able to return to the contest. However, it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up Tuesday. Xavier Tillman (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup, so Luke Kornet and Al Horford should see additional playing time if Porzingis is unavailable.

Porzingis recorded 25 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 32 minutes during Sunday's 110-106 victory over Miami.

Porzingis has experienced an uptick in his play in recent weeks, and his scoring numbers have improved drastically, to the point that he's been Boston's second-best offensive player over the last few weeks, even ahead of Jaylen Brown. The big man is averaging 26.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game since the beginning of February.

Porzingis (back) returned to the court for the Celtics to begin the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Heat, Abby Chin of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Porzingis exited the game with 7:21 remaining in the third quarter and retreated to the locker room, with the big man later being diagnosed with a low-back contusion. He was listed as probable to return to the contest, and his ability to check into the game to begin the fourth quarter suggests Porzingis' back issue shouldn't be much of a concern moving forward.

Porzingis is probable to return to Sunday's contest against Miami due to a low back contusion, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Porzingis gingerly walked to the locker room after fighting for a loose ball in the paint. Boston immediately announced that he was probable to return, so he appears to have been inflicted a minor blow.

Porzingis ended Friday's 133-129 win over the Wizards with 34 points (9-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 14-14 FT), 11 rebounds and one block in 33 minutes.

Porzingis has scored at least 30 points in back-to-back games, something he hadn't accomplished all season long, and he continues to prove he can deliver when called upon duty. Porzingis is averaging 25.0 points and 8.2 rebounds per game over his last five outings, and while he's not expected to reach the 30-point mark on a regular basis going forward, he remains productive in terms of fantasy appeal. He's on pace to average at least 20 points per game for the sixth consecutive season.

Porzingis finished Wednesday's 125-117 victory over the Hawks with 31 points (13-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 31 minutes.

The veteran big led the Celtics in scoring while delivering 30 or more points for the second time in his last six games. Porzingis is having his usual trouble staying on the court, missing five games since the beginning of January due to knee and ankle trouble, but he's been productive when he's been available -- over his last nine contests, the 28-year-old is averaging 21.7 points, 6.8 boards, 2.6 threes, 2.3 blocks and 2.1 assists while shooting 53.2 percent from the floor and 45.1 percent from beyond the arc.

Porzingis produced 26 points (10-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 131-91 victory over the Grizzlies.

Porzingis' skill set was on full display, as he knocked down shots from the perimeter, got a few open dunks and protected the paint on defense. Since missing three of four games, Porzingis has appeared in three straight matchups, averaging 20.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.7 blocks and 2.3 assists in 29.3 minutes during that stretch.

Porzingis supplied 17 points (7-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, five blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Thursday's 114-105 loss to the Lakers.

Porzingis struggled from the field and was particularly woeful from beyond the arc, as he missed six of his seven attempts from deep, but he salvaged his fantasy line by delivering strong contributions in other categories, particularly on the defensive end. Porzingis is averaging 18.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.2 blocks per game since the start of January.

Porzingis notched 17 points (6-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 129-124 victory over Indiana.

Making his return from a two-game absence due to a sprained ankle, Porzingis delivered his first double-double since Jan. 2 and his sixth of the season. The veteran big missed five games in total in January with various minor injuries, and in the 11 contests he was able to suit up for he averaged 18.3 points, 6.2 boards, 2.5 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.9 blocks while shooting 50.8 percent from the floor and 44.9 percent from beyond the arc. Porzingis' usage has predictably dropped in his first season with Boston while playing alongside the likes of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, but his efficiency has improved and he's on pace for his best blocks per game average since 2019-20.

Porzingis (ankle) is active for Tuesday's game against Indiana.

Porzingis has been dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he will return from a two-game absence Tuesday. He represents Boston's lone available big man, as Al Horford (neck) and Luke Kornet (hamstring) are both unavailable.

Porzingis (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pacers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis has missed back-to-back games and three of Boston's last four contests due to a left ankle sprain. Al Horford (neck) is out and Luke Kornet (hamstring) is doubtful, so if Porzingis is sidelined again, Boston's frontcourt will be shorthanded versus Indiana.

Porzingis (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Despite being active at the team's morning shootaround, Porzingis has been downgraded from questionable to out, joining Luke Kornet (hamstring) on the sidelines. Al Horford (neck) is available and should start in Porzingis' absence once again. Porzingis' next chance to suit up will come during the second half of Boston's back-to-back set versus Indiana on Tuesday, but his availability for that contest will likely be a game-time decision.

Porzingis, who's listed as questionable with a left ankle sprain, was active during Boston's morning shootaround ahead of Monday's game against the Pelicans, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis missed Saturday's blowout loss to the Clippers after tweaking his ankle Thursday versus the Heat. However, he's trending in the right direction to return Monday, but his official availability likely won't be known until closer to the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff.

Porzingis (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis tweaked his ankle Thursday versus the Heat and was sidelined for Saturday's loss to the Clippers. Al Horford (neck) would usually be the primary beneficiary for an increased role in Porzingis' absence, but the veteran is also questionable, while Luke Kornet (hamstring) is doubtful, so it's unclear what Boston's frontcourt will look like versus New Orleans.

Porzingis (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Los Angeles, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Porzingis turned his ankle during Thursday night's contest and was considered doubtful leading up to Saturday's tipoff. With the big man sidelined for the night, look for Al Horford to enter the starting five at center.

Porzingis (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Clippers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis is expected to miss Saturday's contest due to a left ankle sprain he suffered against Miami. While the 28-year-old big man downplayed the severity of his injury, it appears that Boston will play it cautiously. Al Horford will likely enter the starting lineup if Porzingis is ruled out.

Porzingis, who suffered a left ankle tweak during Thursday's game against the Heat, downplayed the issue after the game,John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

The Celtics announced that Porzingis was doubtful to return after he rolled his left ankle in the third quarter, and he finished the night with 19 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) , four rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes. Porzingis said he could've returned to the game and that he felt pretty good, but the lopsided score factored into the decision to keep him out. For now, Porzingis can be considered probable for Saturday's game against the Clippers.

Porzingis exited Thursday's game against the Heat with a left ankle sprain and is doubtful to return, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis took a hard fall under the basket and immediately checked out of the game to be evaluated further. Al Horford and Luke Kornet could see more opportunities down the stretch if Porzingis is unable to return.

Porzingis (knee) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game Thursday's game versus the Heat, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Porzingis will return to action Thursday after missing Boston's previous contest with right knee inflammation. Porzingis should reclaim his starting spot from Al Horford.

Porzingis (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.

Porzingis missed Boston's last contest with right knee inflammation. However, the 28-year-old big man's participation in practice is a good sign of his availability for Thursday's matchup with Miami.

Porzingis has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Mavericks due to right knee inflammation, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Boston continues to be cautious with the talented big man, so this is likely just a rest day for Porzingis, as he posted 32 points (11-21 FG, 6-11 3Pt) and five blocks in 33 minutes during Sunday's win over Houston. He should be back in action Thursday in Miami, while Al Horford should start in Porzingis' place versus Dallas on Monday. Luke Kornet, Sam Hauser and Oshae Brissett are also candidates for a few extra minutes.

Porzingis logged 32 points (11-21 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist, five blocks and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 116-107 victory over the Rockets.

Porzingis has had some ups and downs in recent weeks with the Celtics, but Sunday's game was the perfect example of how dominant he can be when deployed as the offense's focal point. Porzingis also became the first player in Celtics history to record five blocks and six threes made in the same game, exemplifying his two-way ability and his capacity to stretch the floor on offense.

Porzingis ended with 21 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block over 36 minutes during Friday's 102-100 loss to Denver.

It's the first time since Jan. 2 that the 28-year-old big has scored 20 or more. Knee trouble has also cost Porzingis a couple games this month, which could help explain his erratic production, and he's averaging 16.6 points, 5.8 boards, 3.0 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.4 threes through eight January contests.

Porzingis (knee) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis missed Wednesday's game against San Antonio due to right knee inflammation, but he should be back in action Friday. Over his last three appearances, he's averaged 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 27.0 minutes per game.

Porzingis (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Spurs.

Porzingis has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to right knee inflammation. Al Horford will likely start in his absence. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Denver.

Porzingis is questionable for Wednesday's game against San Antonio due to right knee inflammation, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Porzingis log a full 32 minute workload in Monday's win over Toronto, with no in-game injury being reported. However, it's likely that the Celtics will be proactive with preserving his health, making his status murky for Wednesday's contest.

Porzingis recorded 15 points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 10-12 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 32 minutes during Monday's 105-96 win over the Raptors.

Hadn't it been for the fact that he nailed 10 of his 12 attempts from the charity stripe, this would've been an awful game for Porzingis, who only attempted six shots from the field despite logging 32 minutes. Porzingis has failed to score more than 15 points in three of his last five outings, and he seems to be having problems adjusting to a secondary role on offense with Boston, something that didn't appear to be the case in the first weeks of the campaign.

Porzingis totaled six points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during Thursday's 135-102 loss to the Bucks.

Porzingis returned after missing Boston's previous game with a knee injury, seeing limited time on the court due to the blowout nature of the game but managing to record a half-dozen points along with a team-high-tying assist total. Porzingis has dished out four or more assists in three games so far this season.

Porzingis (knee) is available for Thursday's matchup at the Bucks, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis continues to periodically miss time and has appeared in 12 of the Celtics' past 21 contests, but he'll be good to go Thursday following a one-game absence. In his previous appearance against the Bucks, a 119-116 victory, Porzingis posted 21 points, six rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes.

Porzingis (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to a right knee contusion. Al Horford will likely start in his absence. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Milwaukee.

Porzingis is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right knee contusion.

Porzingis played 38 minutes during Monday's loss to Indiana, posting 19 points, seven assists, five rebounds and three blocks. The extent of his current knee injury remains unclear, but the Celtics are likely just being cautious during the first half of a back-to-back set. Al Horford (illness) is also questionable, so Boston's frontcourt may be thin versus Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert.

Porzingis finished with 19 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven assists, five rebounds and three blocks over 38 minutes in Monday's 133-131 loss to Indiana.

Prozingis tallied team-high marks in assists and blocks while hauling in a handful of rebounds and ending as one of five Celtics with a double-digit point total in an all-around performance. Porzingis set a new season high in assists, having tallied at least 10 points, five rebounds and five assists in two games this year. Porzingis has now recorded three or more blocks in eight outings.

Porzingis (eye) is available for Monday's matchup against the Pacers, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

A few minutes after Porzingis, who left Saturday's win early after being poked in the eye by Aaron Nesmith, said he'll likely play in Monday's rematch against the Pacers, the Celtics officially upgraded him from questionable to available. The talented big man doesn't plan to wear any protective eyewear during the contest, and over his last three full appearances, Porizingis has averaged 22.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 blocks in 30.7 minutes per game.

Porzingis (eye) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers, but following Boston's morning shootaround, he said he'll likely play, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.

Porzingis was poked in the eye by Aaron Nesmith on Saturday and didn't return to the contest. However, the talented big man is trending toward playing in the rematch and said he doesn't plan to wear any protective eyewear if he's cleared to suit up. Before the injury, Porzingis had appeared in three straight games, averaging 22.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 blocks in 30.7 minutes during that stretch.

Porzingis (eye) is questionable to play Monday versus Indiana.

After suffering an in-game eye injury Saturday versus Indiana, Porzingis attempted to return but was unable to do so, which puts his status in doubt for Monday's rematch against the Pacers. His status could come down to his comfort level during Boston's pregame warm-ups Monday.

Porzingis (eye) never returned to Saturday's game against the Pacers.

Porzingis was deemed questionable to return after irritating his right eye early in the first quarter, and while he did attempt to warm up again at halftime, he went back to the locker room for good shortly after. According to Jared Weiss of The Athletic, coach Joe Mazzulla did not have an update on Porzingis' status after the game. For now, he should be considered questionable for Monday's rematch against Indiana.

Porzingis is questionable to return to Friday's game against Indiana due to right eye irritation.

Porzingis suffered a scratch right above his right eye in the first quarter and went to the bench. He briefly returned to the game, only to leave for the locker room moments later. If he's unable to return, the Celtics will need Al Horford and Luke Kornet to step up.

Porzingis supplied 19 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-12 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 27 minutes during Friday's 126-97 win over Utah.

Porzingis has shot 57.0 percent or better in six of his last seven appearances and is averaging 24.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.1 blocks over that span. He has typically sat out one of the back-to-back games this season, although because he played just 27 minutes Friday, he could suit up Saturday against the Pacers.

Porzingis provided 34 points (12-18 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 127-123 loss to the Thunder.

Porzingis led Boston in scoring Tuesday, but his efforts were not enough to lift the team to victory in what felt like a playoff matchup against a rising Thunder squad. Porzingis has provided some much-needed size and scoring versatility for the Celtics, and his offensive contributions have stood out as well. Over his last 10 outings, he's averaging 21.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.5 assists per game.

Porzingis closed Sunday's 134-101 win over the Spurs with 14 points (4-14 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 30 minutes.

Porzingis returned Sunday after missing the previous game with a calf injury, leading the Celtics in rebounds while finishing one board short of a double-double and as one of six players with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Porzingis has tallied at least 10 points and eight rebounds in five straight outings and on 11 occasions this year.

Porzingis (calf) is not on the injury report to face the Spurs on Sunday.

The return of Porzingis is a huge boost for the Celtics on both ends of the court, as the big man has been playing well of late, and his size will be needed while matching up against Victor Wembanyama. Porzingis is averaging 23.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.9 blocks per game across seven December appearances.

Porzingis (calf) will not play Friday against Toronto, Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe reports.

As expected, Porzingis will take the night off as he deals with a left calf issue. The Celtics are also playing on the second half of a back-to-back, so that's likely part of the decision to hold the big man out. With Jayson Tatum (ankle) and Al Horford (rest) also sidelined, Boston will turn to the likes of Neemias Queta, Luke Kornet, Oshae Brissett, Lamar Stevens and Sam Hauser for increased minutes in the frontcourt.

Porzingis is doubtful for Friday's game against the Raptors due to left calf injury management, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis will likely join Al Horford (rest) on the sidelines for the second half of a back-to-back set. Last time both big men were unavailable, Lamar Stevens drew a spot start, but Neemias Queta is also a candidate for increased playing time Friday. While Porzingis probably won't play Friday, he should be back in action Sunday in San Antonio.

Porzingis provided 35 points (13-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 128-122 overtime win over Detroit.

With Jaylen Brown (back) out Thursday, Porzingis took on a more prominent role than usual. He launched a season-high 21 shots, resulting in a season-high 35 points during the overtime victory. Porzingis is playing well when available, but the injuries have started to pile up. After appearing in 15 of the Celtics' first 16 games, the big man has suited up for just seven of the following 14.

Porzingis gifted 28 points (11-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Monday's 126-115 holiday road win over the Lakers.

The Unicorn did not look hobbled by the ankle issue that forced him to miss Saturday's game. Porzingis played great defense, hit the boards and shot efficiently from the field, helping the C's finish this recent road trip with a 3-1 record. In fact, Porzingis seemed to enjoy the Christmas spotlight. Hopefully, his calf and ankle injuries are behind him. Boston now heads home to face the struggling Pistons on Thursday.

Coach Joe Mazzulla said Porzingis (ankle) will play Monday against the Lakers, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis was listed as questionable, but there was optimism he'd be able to suit up, so his availability doesn't come as a surprise. He's appeared in just five of Boston's last 12 contests, averaging 19.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 30.0 minutes during that stretch.

Adrian Wojnarowski said on ESPN's pregame show that there's optimism that Porzingis (ankle) will play in Monday's game against the Lakers, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Porzingis is a true game-time decision, so he'll go through pregame warmups, but barring a setback, it sounds like he's planning to give it a go for the Christmas Day showdown. However, if Porzingis is downgraded to out, Al Horford and Luke Kornet (adductor) would likely see increased minutes.

Porzingis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers.

Porzingis was unable to play in Saturday's game due to a left ankle sprain that has his status in the air Monday. If he cannot go, Al Horford and Luke Kornet (adductor) could be in line for extra minutes.

Porzingis will not play in Saturday's game against the Clippers due to a left ankle sprain, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis landed on Domantas Sabonis' foot Wednesday, and while he was able to finish the game, his ankle may have flared up after the fact. It remains to be seen if Porzingis will be back in time for Monday's game against the Lakers on Christmas. Sam Hauser (heel) is questionable and Luke Kornet (adductor) is out Saturday, so it's likely that Al Horford plays a significant role.

Porzingis finished Wednesday's 144-119 victory over Sacramento with 24 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and six blocks over 29 minutes.

Although Porzingis finished one rebound shy of a double-double, he used his floor-stretching ability with great mid-range and perimeter shooting to help the Celtics blow out the Kings. His calf injury did not seem to be an issue, and he carried a full load with Al Horford (rest) taking a seat.

Porzingis (calf) isn't listed on the Celtics' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Kings.

Porzingis sat out the first half of the Celtics' back-to-back set Tuesday, allowing Al Horford to start at center in the overtime loss to Golden State. However, Horford is now resting Wednesday, so Porzingis will return to his usual role. With Jayson Tatum (ankle) out, Porzingis may see increased offensive usage versus Sacramento.

Porzingis (calf/injury management) will not play Tuesday against Golden State.

Porzingis will sit the front half of Boston's back-to-back set. Luke Kornet (adductor) remains out as well, so Al Horford, Neemias Queta and a rotation of Boston's bench forwards will absorb his minutes.

Porzingis (calf) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

The Celtics have added Porzingis to the injury report with a tag of left calf strain injury management, so the team is likely exercising caution with the big man following Sunday's matchup against the Magic. Boston should have a better idea of Porzingis' availability after he goes through morning shootaround and pregame warmups.

Porzingis contributed 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 114-97 victory over Orlando.

Porzingis returned to the court Sunday after missing the previous game with left calf tightness, leading all Celtics in rebounds while finishing as one of five players with a double-digit point total in a double-double outing. Porzingis has tallied a double-double in three games this season, including in two of his last three outings.

Porzingis (calf) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Magic.

Porzingis will return to action Sunday after missing the previous game with left calf tightness. Porzingis will likely replace Neemias Queta as Boston's starting center against Orlando.

Porzingis (calf) won't play in Friday's game versus the Magic, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis has been downgraded from doubtful to out Friday due to left calf tightness. With Al Horford (rest) out, Neemias Queta is left as Boston's only healthy big man. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Sunday's rematch with Orlando.

Porzingis is doubtful for Friday's game against the Magic due to left calf tightness, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis missed a four-game stretch from Nov. 26-Dec. 4 due to a calf injury but has appeared in three straight contests since then. However, he'll likely take a seat for the second night of a back-to-back set to manage the lingering injury. Porzingis should be able to return for Sunday's rematch against Orlando. Al Horford (rest) and Luke Kornet (hip) are both out, so if Porzingis joins them on the sidelines, Boston will have to play a lot of smaller lineups, making Lamar Stevens, Oshae Brissett, Neemias Queta and Sam Hauser candidates for increased playing time.

Porzingis (calf) is available for Thursday's game against Cleveland, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis was probable ahead of Thursday's matchup and will officially be able to suit up in the first half of a back-to-back set. Over his last two appearances, he's averaged 21.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 30.5 minutes per game.

Porzingis (calf) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Cavaliers, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Despite dealing with a nagging calf issue, Porzingis is expected to suit up for the first leg of Thursday's back-to-back against Cleveland. The 28-year-old big man saw a full workload, tallying 21 points and 10 rebounds in 32 minutes during Tuesday's contest.

Porzingis (calf) supplied 21 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist across 29 minutes in Friday's 133-123 win over the Knicks.

Though he didn't provide much production in the rebounds and blocks categories like he typically does, Porzingis turned in an otherwise stellar fantasy line in his return from a four-game absence due to a left calf strain. He took back his spot in the starting five from Al Horford and finished right around his season average in minutes (30.2 per game). Fantasy managers who had any reservations about activating Porzingis for Friday's game should feel more comfortable doing so heading into the Celtics' upcoming four-game week that kicks off with a home matchup Tuesday versus the Cavaliers.

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said Porzingis will have no minutes restriction and is good to go for Friday's game versus the Knicks, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis will return to action Friday after missing the previous four games with a calf injury. Porzingis is expected to replace Al Horford in the starting lineup and play close to his season average of 30.3 minutes per contest.

Porzingis (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Knicks, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis missed the last four games due to a calf injury but fully participated in practice Wednesday and will return to game action a few days later. Over 12 appearances in November, he averaged 18.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 30.2 minutes per game, but it's unclear whether he'll face a minutes limit following his absence.

Porzingis (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks, Marc D'Amico of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis fully participated in Wednesday's practice session and will likely put an end to his four-game absence Friday. It's not yet clear whether the 28-year-old will face any sort of restrictions if he's officially given the green light against New York.

Porzingis (calf) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice and participated in a 5-on-5 scrimmage with coaches following the session, Souichi Terada of The Springfield Republican reports.

Porzingis has missed four straight contests, including Boston's disappointing loss to the Pacers during the quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament on Monday. However, the talented big man may return to game action soon. His next chance will come Friday versus the Knicks, but his official status for that contest likely won't surface until Thursday afternoon.

Porzingis (calf) could return to action as soon as this week, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Porzingis will miss his fourth straight game Monday against the Pacers, but there is increasing optimism about his progress. If the Celtics win Monday, Porzingis could potentially return as soon as Thursday in Vegas for the Final Four of the In-Season Tournament.

Porzingis (calf) will be inactive Monday against Indiana, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis will miss his fourth consecutive game due to a left calf strain. Although missing Monday's In-Season Tournament Quarterfinal game against the Pacers marks a key absence, the big-picture timing of Poraingis injury is rather fortuitous since the Celtics next non-tournament game is Dec. 12 against Cleveland. While Porzingis heals, Al Horford will continue starting in his stead, with Sam Hauser continuing to hold a large rotation role as well.

Porzingis said Tuesday that he's feeling good and making progress in his recovery from a left calf strain, Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston reports. "I think, very soon. Very soon," Porzingis said, regarding his potential return to game action. "Not 100 percent sure if it's going to be next game, but hopefully right after that."

Porzingis' comments essentially rule him out for Friday's game against the 76ers, but he seems to be leaving the door open for a return to the lineup Monday, when the Celtics travel to Indiana to face the Pacers in an In-Season Tournament Quarterfinal game. Head coach Joe Mazzulla said Nov. 26 that Porzingis will be re-evaluated in about a week, so expect the team to provide an update on the big man's status at some point over the weekend. While Porzingis has been sidelined for Boston's last two games, Al Horford has stepped in as the team's starting center, while Luke Kornet has entered the rotation as Horford's primary backup.

Coach Joe Mazzulla said Sunday that Porzingis (calf) will be re-evaluated "after a week or so," Brian Robb of The Springfield Republican reports.

Porzingis left Friday's 113-96 loss to the Magic and was ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Hawks after undergoing an MRI. The injury is not expected to be a long-term issue, but the sharpshooting big man will miss at least a few games. Mazzulla's one-week timeline would put Porzingis on track to return for the Knockout Rounds of the In-Season Tournament, which starts Dec. 4. In Porzingis' absence, Al Horford will presumably slide into the starting lineup, but Sam Hauser and Luke Kornet are also candidates for increased bench roles.

Porzingis (calf) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Hawks, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

The severity of Porzingis' calf injury is still uncertain, but he will be kept out of Sunday's contest. Al Horford will likely enter the starting lineup in his absence. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Chicago.

Porzingis told reporters following Friday's 113-96 loss to the Magic that he will undergo an MRI on Saturday to determine the severity of his left calf injury, but he doesn't think it's a long-term issue, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

Porzingis said he felt a tweak in his calf running up the floor in the third quarter, and the Celtics opted to be cautious, shutting him down for the remainder of the game. He finished the contest with nine points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 22 minutes. If Porzingis is sidelined for a few games, Al Horford would presumably be the primary beneficiary, while Sam Hauser and Luke Kornet could get additional minutes off the bench.

Porzingis will not return to Friday's matchup with the Magic due to left calf tightness, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Porzingis went to the locker room early in the third quarter, and the Celtics will opt to err on the side of caution. The big man produced nine points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3PT, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 22 minutes before exiting the contest. It remains to be seen what his status will be for Sunday's contest with the Hawks.

Porzingis supplied 21 points (9-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 119-116 win over the Bucks.

Porzingis finished with at least 20 points and five rebounds for the eighth time this season. He's off to a solid start with his new squad, averaging 19.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.8 blocks in 30.8 minutes per game. Porzingis is shooting a career-high 55.3 percent from the field despite a 32.9 percent mark from deep.

Porzingis provided 26 points (9-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, six blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 102-100 win over Memphis.

Porzingis led the team in scoring and put on another terrific defensive display as the Celtics picked up their fifth straight win. Over his last three games, Porzingis has a total of 10 blocks. He's also been red hot from the field, shooting 59.4 percent.

Porzingis provided 14 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Friday's 108-105 victory over Toronto.

Porzingis missed Wednesday's game against the 76ers with a knee issue, but it was just a minor contusion and he seemed to be moving well Friday. He set season highs in both rebounds (12) and assists (5), helping the Celtics win their fourth straight game.

Porzingis (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Raptors, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Boston's previous game with a right knee contusion. Porzingis will likely reclaim his starting spot from Al Horford.

Porzingis (knee) participated in the Celtics' morning shootaround ahead of Friday's matchup against the Raptors, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis and Jaylen Brown (illness) are both questionable for Friday's contest but appear to be trending in the right direction after missing Wednesday's win over Philadelphia. However, if they are sidelined again, expect Al Horford and Sam Hauser to see extending playing time versus Toronto.

Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Raports.

Porzingis is in danger of missing his second straight game Friday due to a right knee contusion. If Porzingis is ruled out, Al Horford (toe) will likely start at center yet again.

Porzingis (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the 76ers, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis will his miss his first contest of 2023-24 on Wednesday after being downgraded from questionable to out with a right knee contusion. Al Horford will likely start in his absence. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Toronto.

Porzingis is questionable for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia due to a right knee contusion, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.

Porzingis is off to a solid start with his new squad, averaging 19.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 30.2 minutes per game, but he's in danger of missing his first game of the season Wednesday. If he's sidelined, Al Horford would presumably slide into the starting lineup, while Sam Hauser could see additional playing time off the bench.

Porzingis produced 21 points (9-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 28 minutes during Saturday's 117-94 victory over the Raptors.

Porzingis has adjusted to his new surroundings in Boston, and while he's operating as the third-best offensive option behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, he's posted solid numbers across the board. The veteran big man hasn't been able to replicate his 30-point performance from the season opener, but he has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five outings.

Porzingis totaled 29 points (10-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 106-103 loss to the 76ers.

Porzingis led all players in Wednesday's game in scoring, his second-highest point total of the season. Porzingis has been dominant for the Celtics so far this season, tallying at least 15 points and five rebounds in six of his seven appearances.

Porzingis (eye) will play Monday against the Timberwolves, Jay King of The Athletic reports.

Despite battling a right eye sty, Porzingis will suit up for a sixth straight game to start the campaign. Over his first five appearances with Boston, the talented big man is averaging 19.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 29.8 minutes per game.

Porzingis is questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right eye sty.

Porzingis wasn't on the Celtics' initial injury report, so it appears his eye issue recently surfaced. Derrick White (personal) has already been ruled out, so Al Horford will likely draw another start. However, if Porzingis joins White on the sideline, it's unclear who the fifth starter would be, though Horford would certainly play most of his minutes at center in Porzingis's stead.

Porzingis accumulated 13 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 155-104 victory over Indiana.

After a 30-point eruption in his first game with Boston to open the season, Porzingis has delivered three much more modest performances as he tries to find his role alongside Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in the Celtics' offense. The 28-year-old big man is seeing career-low shot volume so far, but Porzingis is making up for it with career-best efficiency, shooting 55.8 percent from the floor, 45.0 percent from three-point range and even 90.0 percent from the free-throw line.

Porzingis closed with 30 points (8-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds and four blocks across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 108-104 win over the Knicks.

Porzingis looked better than expected in the season opener, and outside of reaching the 30-point mark and looking like the second go-to option on offense -- ahead of Jaylen Brown -- he also came through when needed, as he drained a clutch three-pointer in the fourth quarter that gave the Celtics the lead for good. Porzingis will probably battle with Brown to earn the role of second scoring option behind Jayson Tatum, and in that regard, Wednesday's outing was a step in the right direction.

Porzingis finished with 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one block and one steal over 23 minutes in Thursday's 127-99 preseason win over Charlotte.

Porzingis led all players in Thursday's preseason finale in rebounds while finishing as one of seven Celtics players in double figures in scoring en route to a double-double showing. Porzingis tallied his first double-double of the preseason, rounding out preseason play with averages of 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over 23.3 minutes over four contests.

Porzingis will start Tuesday's preseason game against the Knicks, John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.

Porzingis will join Boston's full cast of starters in action Tuesday. Al Horford subsequently heads to the bench.

Porzingis ended with 11 points (2-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and five rebounds across 17 minutes in Wednesday's 112-101 preseason win over the 76ers.

Porzingis was perfect from deep, but that's perhaps the lone noteworthy aspect of the 17 minutes he was on the court. Not many conclusions can be drawn considering his playing time and the fact it's still early in the preseason, but as long as he gets reps and maintains healthy, this will be a productive adjustment period for the star big man.

Porzingis will start Wednesday's preseason contest against the 76ers, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis started the preseason opener against the 76ers on Sunday, posting 17 points in 25 minutes, but he sat the second half of Boston's back-to-back set for rest purposes. The big man will be back in action Wednesday, and he'll presumably see around 25 minutes again.

Porzingis won't play Monday against the Knicks due to rest purposes, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Porzingis made his Celtics debut Sunday during the preseason opener, posting 17 points in 25 minutes, but he'll take a seat for the second half of Boston's back-to-back. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Philadelphia.

Porzingis delivered 17 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds, an assist and a block across 25 minutes in Sunday's 114-106 preseason win over the 76ers.

Porzingis sat out the 2023 FIBA World Cup due to plantar fasciitis but was deemed healthy by the start of training camp, and if the preseason opener is anything to go by, he's expected to play a significant role for the Celtics. He averaged 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 blocks per game during the 2022-23 campaign.

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Tuesday that Porzingis (foot) is completely healthy ahead of training camp, Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe reports.

Porzingis sat out the 2023 FIBA World Cup due to plantar fasciitis, but as expected, he's good to go for his first training camp with the Celtics. "Kristaps has been running up and down the court the last few days," Stevens said. "I thought the progression that his trainers [in Latvia], our trainers here and everybody came up with to get him back so that he could avoid anything lingering was key." The new-look Celtics will presumably have some kinks to work out in 2023-24, but Porzingis, whose fantasy value likely takes a hit with the move, brings a new dimension to a team with championship aspirations.

Porzingis (foot) will require a 4-6 week rehab program but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.

Porzingis announced Tuesday that he'll sit out the FIBA World Cup due to plantar fasciitis, and he'll be on the mend for several more weeks. It seems likely that he'll be back to full health in time for the start of the regular season, but the 28-year-old has dealt with numerous injuries in recent years, so an offseason ailment is somewhat concerning. Despite his health issues, Porzingis has topped 20 points per game in each of the last four seasons, averaging 21.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 31.1 minutes per game during that time.

Porzingis is slated to miss the FIBA World Cup due to a foot injury, Eurohoops.com reports.

Porzingis announced the decision on his personal Twitter account Tuesday and said he's been recovering for several weeks from plantar fasciitis in his foot. The Latvian forward said the decision was made by the national team's medical and coaching staff, as well as the Celtics' brass. Porzingis was traded to Boston this offseason and quickly signed a two-year, $60 million extension, so as long as he's available, the versatile veteran figures to play a major role for the Celtics in 2023-24, though his health has been an ongoing concern throughout his career.

The Celtics signed Porzingis to a two-year, $60 million extension Friday, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

Porzingis was traded from Washington to Boston earlier this offseason. After exercising his player option for 2023-24, he is now tied to the franchise for three seasons. Porzingis had a career year in 2022-23, averaging 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 blocks in 32.6 minutes across 65 games on 49.8/38.5/85.1 shooting splits. While fantasy managers should expect a slight drop in his scoring due to playing alongside Jayson Tatum and Jalen Brown, the Latvian big man should be a key cog for a contending Boston team.

The Wizards are finalizing a three-team trade that would send Porzingis to the Celtics, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Porzingis opted into his $36 million dollar contract for 2023-24 in order for the trade to occur. He appeared in 65 games for the Wizards last season, tallying 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 blocks on 38.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc. Boston will be the 27-year-old's fourth destination since being drafted fourth overall by the Knicks in 2015. He's expected to slide into the Celtics' starting lineup alongside either Al Horford or Robert Williams in the frontcourt. However, Porzingis will likely be the third option offensively behind Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, meaning his 2022-23 usage rate of 27.3 percent will likely see a significant drop-off.

Porzingis (illness) will not play in Sunday's game against the Rockets, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Porzingis' 2022-23 campaign is officially over after he was ruled out for the team's regular-season finale against Houston with an illness that has kept him sidelined since March 28. Porzingis put up 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 blocks over 32.6 minutes per game in 65 appearances for the Wizards this season. With Daniel Gafford (ankle) also sidelined Sunday, Jay Huff, Taj Gibson and Isaiah Todd should see more minutes.

Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Miami.

Porzingis continues to deal with an illness and will be sidelined for a fifth consecutive game. Anthony Gill and Xavier Cooks will likely continue to see increased run Friday, while Porzingis' final chance to return this year will be Sunday against the Rockets.

Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out Wednesday against Atlanta.

Porzingis continues to deal with an illness that will keep him out for a fourth consecutive game. The Wizards have been eliminated from postseason contention, so it's unclear whether he'll return for either of the team's final two games of the regular season. Deni Avdija and Anthony Gill are candidates to see increased run once again.

Porzingis (illness) will not play Tuesday against Milwaukee.

This will be the third straight absence for Porzingis, who was held out of both of Washington's games over the weekend due to an illness. With the Wizards eliminated from playoff contention, it's possible the team plays it safe and holds Porzingis out of multiple games this week. Keep an eye on the big man's status for Wednesday's game at Atlanta.

Porzingis (illness) will not suit up for Sunday's game against the Knicks.

Porzingis will miss a second consecutive game due to a non-COVID illness after initially being handed a questionable tag. With Kyle Kuzma (ankle) and Bradley Beal (knee) also out, there should be ample opportunities for the likes of Deni Avdija, Taj Gibson and Anthony Gill. Porzingis will have a couple of days to rest up before the Wizards take on the Bucks on Tuesday.

Porzingis (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Knicks, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis is coming off a one-game absence due to a non-Covid related illness. He was a partial participant at Saturday's practice, so he is seemingly trending in the right direction. Still, his final status will depend on how he is feeling closer to tip-off. Some combination of Deni Avdija, Taj Gibson and Anthony Gill would presumably be in line for extra minutes if he is ultimately ruled out again.

Porzingis (illness) won't play in Friday's game versus the Magic.

Porzingis has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday with a non-COVID illness. Deni Avdija and Anthony Gill are candidates to receive extended minutes in his absence. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with the Knicks.

Porzingis is questionable for Friday's game against the Magic due to a non-COVID illness, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Porzingis was a late addition to the injury report, which is never a good sign. If he joins Bradley Beal (knee) and Kyle Kuzma (ankle) on the sidelines, Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert, Monte Morris and Johnny Davis would be the most likely candidates for increased usage.

Porzingis ended Tuesday's 130-111 victory over the Celtics with 32 points (14-21 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes.

It's Porzingis' first double-double since March 5 and his 20th of the season, just the third time in his career he's reached that mark. The 27-year-old has scored at least 20 points in six straight games, averaging 26.0 points, 7.7 boards, 3.5 assists, 2.3 threes, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals over that stretch while shooting 57.7 percent from the floor, 46.7 percent from beyond the arc and 95.7 percent from the free-throw line as the Wizards try to claw their way back into the playoff picture.

Porzingis totaled 26 points (9-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 loss to the Raptors.

Porzingis was Washington's go-to player on offense due to the absences of Kyle Kuzma (ankle) and Bradley Beal (knee), and the Latvian big man responded by putting up his fifth straight game with at least 20 points. Injuries have plagued Porzingis throughout this career, but he has missed just one game in March while averaging 23.9 points and 7.4 rebounds across 32.6 minutes per contest (13 games) in that span.

Porzingis finished with 23 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and four blocks in 28 minutes during Friday's 136-124 victory over the Spurs.

Despite no extensive garbage time and Porzingis committing zero fouls, the big man was still limited to 28 minutes. However, he came through with an excellent line. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on the Wizards and Porzingis down the stretch. They could easily fall out of the Play-In race entirely, and Porzingis got pulled early during Wednesday's loss to the Nuggets after a few quick fouls and saw just 22 minutes. Bradley Beal is dealing with a knee sprain and is day-to-day, so the team's fate is trending in the wrong direction. It's encouraging Porzingis has been so aggressive in limited minutes, though.

Porzingis logged 25 points (11-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 118-104 loss to Denver.

Porzingis made his first six shots of the game, as he scored 13 of the Wizards' first 16 points. He ran into some foul trouble in the first half that limited his minutes and a potential monster game. The rest of his game was disappointing for fantasy managers. Porzingis snapped a streak of five straight games with multiple blocked shots and posted his lowest rebound total since Dec. 12.

Porzingis racked up 30 points (12-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 122-112 loss to the Magic.

After sitting out Saturday's contest due to illness, Porzingis looked pretty healthy Tuesday as he led the Wizards in scoring. He also snapped out of a brief shooting funk that had seen him go just 1-for-14 from three-point range over his prior three games. Through 10 games in March, the 27-year-old big is averaging 23.7 points, 7.8 boards, 2.9 assists, 2.2 threes, 1.8 blocks and 1.1 steals while shooting 50.0 percent from the floor.

Porzingis (illness) will play Tuesday against the Magic, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Porzingis missed Saturday's game against the Kings due to an illness but will be back in action Tuesday following his brief absence. Over nine appearances this month, he's averaged 23.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 33.6 minutes per game.

Porzingis (illness) is out Saturday against the Kings, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

After initially being deemed questionable as a late addition to the injury report, Porzingis will ultimately be sidelined -- his first absence since Feb. 28. In Porzingis' place, Deni Avdija and Anthony Gill should see expanded roles.

Porzingis is now questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings due to a non-COVID illness.

Porzingis was a mid-day addition to the injury report with an illness, a downgrade that does not bode well for his availability Saturday. If he were to miss, Deni Avdija, Anthony Gill and Corey Kispert would be likely candidates for expanded roles. Fantasy managers should monitor Porzingis' status ahead of the 8:00 p.m. EST tipoff.

Porzingis posted 20 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 32 minutes during Friday's 117-94 loss to the Cavaliers.

This was just another day in the office for Porzingis, but his strong play wasn't enough to prevent the Wizards from losing their fourth game out of their last five. Porzingis has been on fire for his fantasy managers at the ideal time, as he's been a top-15 player in 9-category leagues over his last nine games with 23.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.8 blocks and 2.1 three-pointers.

Porzingis had 18 points (5-15 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, four blocks and three steals in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 117-97 victory over the Pistons.

Porzingis did a little bit of everything for Washington in Tuesday's win, finishing second on the team in scoring and rebounds while posting a team-high mark in blocks and steals. Porzingis has recorded 15 or more points with five or more rebounds in nine of his last 10 outings. 

Porzingis chipped in nine points (4-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Sunday's 112-93 loss to Philadelphia.

Porzingis struggled shooting the ball in Sunday's loss but still managed to near a double-double while needing one point and four rebounds to do so. Porzingis has failed to reach the double-digit scoring mark twice this season, with the other occasion taking place Dec. 23 when he scored a season-low seven points.

Porzingis ended Wednesday's 122-120 loss to Atlanta with 43 points (17-22 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 38 minutes.

Porzingis led all players in Wednesday's game in scoring and threes made, setting a season-high point total in a losing effort. Porzingis, who tallied 14 points in the fourth quarter alone, has surpassed the 40-point mark twice this season.

Porzingis fouled out of Tuesday's 119-117 win over the Pistons after recording 24 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 32 minutes.

The veteran forward missed a couple games in late February due to a knee injury, but otherwise Porzingis has been a rock for the Wizards lately, He's scored more than 20 points in five straight contests and 10 of 13 since the beginning of last month, averaging 25.8 points, 8.1 boards, 3.0 assists, 2.6 threes and 1.4 blocks over that stretch while shooting 55.2 percent from the floor, 46.6 percent from beyond the arc and 91.9 percent from the free-throw line.

Porzingis racked up 24 points (11-29 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 36 minutes during Sunday's 117-111 loss to Milwaukee.

Porzingis needed 29 shot attempts to reach 24 points, as he shot just 37.9 percent from the field in the loss. However, he did manage to turn in his best rebounding night since Dec. 30 and secured a second straight double-double.

Porzingis finished with 25 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 119-108 win over the Raptors.

Porzingis was not slowed down by the knee injury that held him out of the last two games. Not only did he put up 25 points, but he did so on just 12 shots. Porzingis pitched in on the defensive end too with a pair of blocks and a steal. The only downside of the 27-year-old's night was four turnovers. But as long as he is healthy, Porzingis will be helping fantasy managers close the season strong.

Porzingis (knee) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against Toronto.

Porzingis was initially considered questionable for Thursday's matchup, but he went through an on-court workout Wednesday and has been cleared to return following his two-game absence. He's posted double-doubles in two of his last five appearances and has averaged 23.2 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 33.0 minutes per game during that time.

Porzingis (knee) is considered questionable for Thursday's game versus the Raptors, Hoop District reports.

Porzingis will reportedly go through an on-court workout Wednesday, at which point the team may know more about the star forward's status. If he's forced to miss another contest, Daniel Gafford, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert are all candidates to receive additional minutes.

Porzingis (knee) will miss Tuesday's game versus the Hawks.

Porzingis was termed doubtful on the initial injury report, so his downgrade to out seemed more likely than not to come at some point deni Avdija and Anthony Gill figure to see increased roles again in his absence, while Porzingis' next opportunity to retake the floor arrives Thursday against the Raptors.

Porzingis (knee) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

Porzingis sat out Sunday against Chicago due to his sore left knee, and he'll likely be forced to miss a second consecutive matchup Tuesday. Assuming he's sidelined, Deni Avdija and Anthony Gill should continue to see increased run for the Wizards.

Porzingis won't play Sunday versus the Bulls due to left knee soreness.

Porzingis has appeared in 10 straight contests, including a back-to-back set, but he'll take a seat Sunday to manage a knee issue. In his absence, Deni Avdija and Anthony Gill figure to garner increased roles against Chicago. Porzingis' next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Atlanta.

Porzingis supplied 23 points (5-10 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 35 minutes during Friday's 115-109 loss to the Knicks.

After missing three games to injury, Porzingis recorded four 30-point performances over his nine contests preceding the All-Star break and stayed hot coming out of the break. All five of his converted field goals came from downtown, while knocking down all eight of his attempts from the charity stripe. The Unicorn will remain a solid contributor for fantasy managers over the back half of the season.

Porzingis provided 14 points (4-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 32 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 win over the Timberwolves.

Porzingis needed 12 shots to score 14 points in what was a rather dull scoring performance, but he still had a decent outing overall after he managed to contribute multiple in each of the five major categories. He took a step back in scoring as Bradley Beal took over with 17 fourth-quarter points, but Porzingis remains an important player for the Wizards offensively and should remain a reliable fantasy asset. He's averaging 27.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 blocks per game through eight February appearances.

Porzingis produced 28 points (10-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and one block over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 126-101 win over Portland.

Porzingis inflicted serious damage in only 29 minutes. The 28/12 line marked his second double-double since returning from a three-game absence. He's also fared very well since his return from the ankle injury, averaging 27.5 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks over the past eight games.

Porzingis finished with 34 points (12-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Monday's 135-126 loss to the Warriors.

Porzingis stayed hot Monday with his four 30-plus-point outing over his last six games. During that stretch, he's averaging 29.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 59.6 percent from the field and 51.4 percent from deep (6.2 attempts per game). After a slow start to the season, the sharpshooting big man has picked up his production of late and is currently on pace for career highs in a number of categories.

Porzingis produced 36 points (13-22 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 118-104 victory over the Hornets.

Porzingis was on fire from deep all night, and he tied his career-best mark with eight three-pointers by the end of the contest. Much of his scoring came in the third quarter, when he put up 18 points after scoring a modest 10 in the first half. Porzingis has been on a roll offensively for the past week, posting 30-plus points three times in his past four games and averaging 31.0 points over that stretch. He continues to put up great numbers as a shot-blocker as well, swatting at least one shot in eight straight games.

Porzingis logged a team-high 18 points (7-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes during Monday's 114-91 loss to the Cavaliers.

The short-handed Wizards were missing Bradley Beal (foot) and were simply overmatched in this one, as every Cleveland starter had scored in double digits by halftime en route to a 20-point lead for the visitors. Porzingis has missed a handful of games himself in the last month but has been productive when on the court, scoring in double digits in 15 straight games dating back to late December and averaging 23.6 points, 7.9 boards, 2.3 threes, 2.2 assists and 1.7 blocks over that stretch.

Porzingis accumulated 38 points (11-20 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 12-13 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 33 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 125-123 loss to the Nets.

The Wizards got off to a dominant start and led by 20 points before crumbling in the second half. Still, Porzingis notched an excellent fantasy line in a game where Bradley Beal (foot) didn't feature and Kyle Kuzma (ankle) departed early in the first half. Porzingis has reached the 30-point mark in three of his last six outings and is averaging 23.6 points per game since the start of January. The veteran could be handed a bigger role on offense if Kuzma and Beal do not play Monday against the Cavaliers.

Porzingis closed Friday's 124-116 loss to the Trail Blazers with 32 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 11-12 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one block over 35 minutes.

Porzingis put in a solid all-around performance in Friday's contest in which the Wizards blew a 20-point lead to Portland. The Unicorn has now put up two solid performances on the heels of missing three games with an ankle injury and looks to be back at full health. Poringis has now hit the 30-point mark in eight games this season and has top-20 fantasy value for season-long leagues with his ability to score, rebound and defend.

Porzingis and the Wizards will not play Wednesday against the Pistons, as the game has been postponed due to weather-related flight issues, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

The Pistons are still in Dallas as of Wednesday morning after facing the Mavericks on Monday. Porzingis' next chance to play arrives Friday against the Trail Blazers.

Porzingis recorded 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, five blocks and three steals in 30 minutes during Monday's 127-106 win over the Spurs.

Porzingis turned in an impressive final line, as he knocked down 53.8 percent of his attempts from the field while also falling one rebound shy of a double-double. He also dished out a season-high seven assists while tying his best mark of the year with five blocks.

Porzingis (ankle) isn't listed on the Wizards' injury report ahead of Monday's matchup against the Spurs.

Porzingis missed three straight contests due to a sprained left ankle but will return to action Monday. Before suffering the injury during a Jan. 21 win over the Magic, the sharpshooting big man had scored at least 20 points in nine of his last 10 appearances, posting 23.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 blocks in 33.2 minutes during that stretch. Porzingis may garner a slightly reduced role following his three-game absence, but he'll still be one of the Wizards' go-to playmakers while on the court.

Porzingis (ankle) is out Saturday against the Pelicans, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Porzingis will sit out a third straight game due to a sprained left ankle, though it was encouraging that he was initially listed as doubtful rather than out. His next chance to play arrives Monday against the Spurs.

Porzingis (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's matchup against the Pelicans.

Porzingis suffered a left ankle sprain Monday and was initially considered week-to-week, but Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN relayed that the sharpshooting big man could return to the Wizards' lineup within two weeks. Porzingis remains unlikely to play anytime soon, but the fact that he wasn't immediately ruled out for Saturday's contest is a step in the right direction. Following Saturday's matchup in New Orleans, Washington will begin a four-game week Monday in San Antonio.

The Wizards have optimism that Porzingis could be ready to return to the lineup within two weeks while he recovers from the left ankle sprain he suffered in Saturday's 138-118 win over the Magic, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Washington announced Monday that Porzingis is being viewed as week-to-week, but if Wojnarowski's report proves to be accurate, the team could begin evaluating the big man's status on a game-by-game basis toward the end of next week. For however long Porzingis ends up sidelined, the Wizards are likely to rely more heavily on Daniel Gafford, Deni Avdija and Taj Gibson to absorb more minutes in the frontcourt.

Porzingis (ankle) is considered week-to-week by the Wizards.

Porzingis sprained his left ankle during Saturday's win over Orlando, and although coach Wes Unseld sounded optimistic about the issue after the game, the power forward will likely be forced to miss several matchups. The Wizards appear content to give him as much time as needed to heal as they prepare to begin a five-game road trip. Rui Hachimura and Deni Avdija are candidates to see increased run for Washington while Porzingis is unavailable.

Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. said after Saturday's 138-118 win over the Magic that Porzingis will have his sprained left ankle re-evaluated Sunday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. "I don't think it's too bad, but fingers crossed," Unseld said of Porzingis' injury.

After sustaining the injury in the third quarter of Saturday's contest, Porzingis didn't return to the game and finished the night with 17 points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-10 FT), six rebounds and one block in 23 minutes. Though Unseld's comments imply hope that Porzingis won't be in store for a long-term absence, the upcoming evaluation will shed light on a potential timeline for the 27-year-old's recovery. If Porzingis is forced to miss the Wizards' next game Tuesday in Dallas, Unseld could turn to a combination of Rui Hachimura, Deni Avdija, Daniel Gafford and Taj Gibson to absorb the big man's minutes.

Porzingis suffered a sprained right ankle during Saturday's game against the Magic and will not return, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports. He closes with 17 points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-10 FT), six rebounds and one block in 23 minutes.

Porzingis will have a couple of days to rest, as the Wizards don't play again until Tuesday. If he's forced to miss time, more minutes should be in store for Deni Avdija and Rui Hachimura. Daniel Gafford and Taj Gibson could see more time at center as well.

Porzingis (undisclosed) is headed to the locker room during the second half of Saturday's game against the Magic, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis was spotted limping and went straight to the locker room with 5:17 remaining in the third quarter. Rui Hachimura should be in line for more minutes if Porzingis can't return.

Porzingis totaled 22 points (6-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 33 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 116-105 win over the Knicks.

Porzingis had a solid first half with 15 points on 5-of-11 shooting from the field to go along with four rebounds and four assists. He struggled from that point on, however, going 1-of-6 in the second half and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line for another seven points. The power forward did add seven second-half boards, four of which came on the offensive end, to notch his third double-double in his last five games and he's now recorded at least 20 points in four straight.

Porzingis contributed 32 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 37 minutes during Monday's 127-118 loss to Golden State.

The 27-year-old had his best scoring performance since he poured in 41 against Minnesota on Nov. 28, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Stephen Curry and company. Porzingis has delivered 20-plus points in eight of his last nine games, averaging 23.3 points, 8.0 boards, 2.2 threes, 1.6 assists and 1.4 blocks over that stretch as he tries to cover for the absence of Bradley Beal (hamstring).

Porzingis registered 21 points (6-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 35 minutes during Friday's 112-108 loss to the Knicks.

Porzingis ended with 21 points but offered very little else in what can only be described as a rusty performance. Of course, he gets a pass here, given how strong he has been thus far this season. He is currently putting up top-20 value in 12-team formats, and more importantly, has missed only four games. Managers should be feeling pretty good about drafting him, and given his track record, he should look to bounce back against the Warriors on Monday.

Porzingis (ribs) will play in Friday's matchup with the Knicks.

Porzingis will return from his single-game absence with a rib contusion and is slated to take on a primary role with Bradley Beal (hamstring) sidelined. With Porzingis back on the floor, Anthony Gill and Deni Avdija will return to their typical roles.

Porzingis (ribs) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Porzingis was unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to his right rib contusion, but he'll be in the mix to return two days later. If he's sidelined once again, Deni Avdija and Anthony Gill would likely continue to see increased run for Washington.

Porzingis (ribs) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Bulls.

Porzingis has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday due to rib soreness. Taj Gibson and Rui Hachimura will likely see extended minutes, with Daniel Gafford (ankle) also out. Porzingis' next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Knicks.

Porzingis is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to sore ribs, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis has missed just four games this season. He's appeared in eight straight games, with averages of 20.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals during this stretch. If he misses Wednesday's game, more minutes could be in store for Rui Hachimura and Daniel Gafford (ankle).

Porzingis posted 23 points (8-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist over 34 minutes during Monday's 132-112 loss to the Pelicans.

Porzingis bounced back after a subpar shooting performance the previous game. His 23 points and 10 boards both led the team on Monday, and it marked his second consecutive double-double. However, it was also his second straight game without any defensive stats to help boost his overall value. Since the start of January (four games), the Latvian center has seen a slight drop in just about every single category.

Porzingis racked up 14 points (3-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT) and 10 rebounds over 25 minutes during Friday's 127-110 loss to the Thunder.

Porzingis has been prone to some off nights shooting this season, and Friday was one of them. He made just three of his eleven attempts. He did sink eight of 10 free throws, getting him to 14 points to go along with 10 boards, helping him secure his first double-double of 2023.

Porzingis finished with 22 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 123-113 loss to the Bucks.

Porzingis put together a strong shooting performance and fell just one rebound shy of a double-double. He's now scored at least 20 points in six of his last seven contests, and he's swatted away a shot in each of these appearances.

Porzingis contributed 30 points (9-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 119-100 win over the Magic.

Porzingis dominated the short-handed Magic on Friday and led the team in scoring, rebounds, blocks and free-throw attempts. He also notched his fifth double-double in the month of December. The 27-year-old is having a phenomenal year, particularly because he's stayed healthy, and is on pace to have his best fantasy season since being drafted in 2015.

Porzingis posted 22 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 127-102 victory over the Suns.

The Wizards were without Bradley (hamstring), but Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma each scored 22 points to help keep the team afloat. Porzingis has been in and out of the lineup himself recently due to an illness and some minor back trouble, but he's been plenty productive when he's been on the court, scoring at least 20 points in 12 of his last 14 games and averaging 24.1 points, 9.3 boards, 2.4 assists, 1.5 blocks, 1.4 steals and 1.4 threes over that stretch.

Porzingis finished Tuesday's 116-111 victory over Philadelphia with 24 points (7-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 35 minutes.

Porzingis contributed all across the board in Tuesday's win. The Latvian center had been struggling with efficiency the past few games, but his 24 points on 15 shots was certainly an improvement. This also marked the third straight game he's recorded double-digit rebounds along with at least one block and one steal.

Porzingis recorded seven points (2-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 125-111 win over Sacramento.

Porzingis missed each of Washington's previous two contests due to an illness but was able to return and log 34 minutes Friday. Whether he was suffering from lingering effects of the ailment or simply had an off night is uncertain, but his 2-for-11 mark from the field was a far cry from his season shooting percentage of 46.8. Porzingis partly made up for the poor shooting performance with a strong night on the boards, as he led the Wizards with 13 rebounds while also chipping in a pair of blocks.

Porzingis (illness) is good to go and starting in Friday's matchup with the Kings.

Porzingis missed the Wizards' previous game due to an illness and subsequently drew a questionable for Friday's game. However, it looks like he is feeling good enough to give it a go. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload.

Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Kings.

Porzingis has missed the last two games due to an illness, but he'll be in the mix to return for the second half of a back-to-back set Friday. If he's held out once again, he'll have several days to recover before Washington's game against Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Porzingis (illness) will not play Thursday versus the Jazz.

Initially deemed questionable for the contest, it seemed like Porzingis was trending in the wrong direction when he didn't participate in practice Thursday morning. His absence should open the door for Daniel Gafford to make a second consecutive start, while Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma figure to shoulder a heavier usage rate. Porzingis' doesn't have to wait long for his next chance to play Friday in Sacramento.

Porzingis (illness) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

Porzingis will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Jazz due to a non-COVID illness. His next opportunity to play is Friday's matchup with Sacramento if he can't suit up against Utah.

Porzingis (illness) is questionable to play in Thursday's game versus the Jazz.

Porzingis is questionable to miss his second straight game due to a non-COVID illness. Daniel Gafford will likely remain in the starting lineup if he's unable to play Thursday.

Porzingis (illness) is out Tuesday against the Suns, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis didn't feel well Tuesday morning, and things only deteriorated from there. In what will be just Porzingis' third absence of the season, more minutes should be available at center for Daniel Gafford and Taj Gibson.

Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns.

After missing shootaround, Porzingis' status has been officially decreased to questionable. If the big man sits out, more minutes could be in store for Daniel Gafford, Taj Gibson and Deni Avdija.

Porzingis didn't participate in Tuesday's shootaround because he wasn't feeling well, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

The specifics on the situation remain unclear, but it appears like Porzingis may be in danger of missing Tuesday's contest against the Suns. However, the Wizards' next injury report should provide some clarity on the big man's availability.

Porzingis finished with 21 points (7-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Sunday's 119-117 loss to the Lakers.

Porzingis had a rough game from the field, but he salvaged his fantasy performance with double-digit rebounds and strong passing numbers. Despite the slightly subpar performance, Porzingis has scored at least 20 points in all but one of his appearances this month and has three double-doubles in that span as well. Porzingis is averaging 24.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks per contest in December.

Porzingis had 19 points (8-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and four steals over 35 minutes during Saturday's 102-93 loss to the Clippers.

Porzingis returned after a one-game absence, pacing the Wizards with 19 points to go with four steals. While this certainly wasn't his best performance, managers simply have to be thrilled that he was able to get back on the court given his recent injury history. The Wizards will stay in Los Angeles, slated to face off against the Lakers on Sunday. There has been no indication Porzingis will be rested but it is always a good idea to keep one eye on the injury report.

Porzingis will return to the starting five for Saturday's tilt against the Clippers, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Porzingis missed the Wizards' last game due to a back issue but will return to his usual starting role, sending Taj Gibson to the second unit. He has been given the green light from Washington's medical staff to handle a full workload Saturday and remains a must-start in all fantasy formats.

Porzingis (back) won't face any restrictions in his return to action Saturday versus the Clippers, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis only missed one game due to the back issue, so conditioning certainly shouldn't be an issue for him. It appears the medical staff isn't concerned about the back either, so Porzingis should be free to log his usual workload.

Porzingis (back) is no longer on the injury report and will be available for Saturday's game against the Clippers.

The Wizards may have their superstar duo back Saturday, with Porzingis slated to play and Bradley Beal (hamstring) logging a full practice Friday. Porzingis' return will likely send Taj Gibson back to the bench after he received a spot start on Wednesday.

Porzingis (back) is expected to return to the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Clippers, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis's return should bring an offensive boost for the Wizards in their second tilt of a six-game west coast swing. Porzingis should reacquire his spot in the starting five, likely sending Taj Gibson back to a supporting bench role.

Porzingis (back) will not play Wednesday at Denver.

Neither Porzingis nor Bradley Beal (hamstring) will be available for Washington, though Monte Morris (groin) has been cleared to return to the lineup. This will be only the second absence of the season for Porzingis, who's notoriously missed significant time throughout his NBA career. Over his previous four seasons, Porzinigis appeared in only 51, 43, 57 and 48 games, respectively. He'll have the benefit of a pair of off days Thursday and Friday before potentially getting back on the floor Saturday at the Clippers.

Porzingis (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Denver.

Porzingis left Monday's game versus the Nets early after suffering a back injury. The center hasn't missed a matchup since Nov. 10 against Dallas. However, if Porzingis is sidelined Wednesday, Daniel Gafford and Taj Gibson are candidates to see increased run versus the Nuggets.

Porzingis is considered day-to-day with back tightness, Steven Shoemaker of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Porzingis left Monday's loss to Brooklyn after experiencing back stiffness and will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. If the talented big man misses Wednesday's matchup against the Clippers, more minutes will be available for Daniel Gafford, Taj Gibson and Anthony Gill.

Porzingis won't return to Monday's game against the Nets due to back tightness, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Porzingis' outing is done after suffering a back injury sometime during the second half of Monday's matchup. The center posted 20 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block across 24 minutes of action. Porzingis will likely be tabbed questionable for the team's next contest Wednesday against Denver.

Porzingis provided 30 points (8-20 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 12-13 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists and two blocks in 37 minutes during Saturday's 114-107 loss to the Clippers.

Porzingis turned in a well-rounded effort in Saturday's loss, and he also made it a point to get to the charity stripe. This marks his best rebounding night since Nov. 30 against Brooklyn (19 boards) and his first time reaching the 30-point threshold since his 41-point night Nov. 28 against Minnesota. Porzingis is now averaging 22.7 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 blocks through 26 matchups.

Porzingis totaled 29 points (11-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 35 minutes during Friday's 121-111 loss to the Pacers.

Porzingis made all nine of his shot attempts in the first half, scoring 20 points. He took just four shots after halftime but added eight rebounds. Over the last seven games, he's scored at least 20 points in each contest and is averaging 27.7 points while making 55.4 percent of his shots during the streak.

Porzingis (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Porzingis was dealing with a sprained left ankle ahead of Friday's matchup, but he'll be able to play through the issue. He's topped 20 points in each of the last six matchups and has averaged 27.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 33.3 minutes per game during that time.

Porzingis has been designated questionable for Friday's game versus the Pacers due to a left ankle sprain.

Porzingis' ankle issue pops up at an unfortunate time, as he's come into his own of late, averaging 28.8 points, 10.4 boards, 2.6 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.6 steals over the past five games. He has missed only one previous game this season. Daniel Gafford saw a season-high 25 minutes in Porzingis' lone absence, with Taj Gibson, Kyle Kuzma and Anthony Gill also potentially set to see additional run should he miss again Friday.

Porzingis produced 28 points (8-17 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 12-16 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 115-111 loss to Chicago.

Porzingis had a more prominent role on offense with Bradley Beal (hamstring) sidelined, and the big man has now scored at least 20 points in six straight appearances, including a season-best 41-point outing and four games in which he cleared the 25-point mark. The big man is enjoying a solid season and is averaging 22.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.5 blocks per game.

Porzingis logged 21 points (5-14 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 11-13 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Friday's 117-116 loss to the Hornets.

Not only did Porzingis hit the 20-point mark in his fourth straight game, but he's also logged double-digit rebounds two games in a row. Though he struggled shooting the ball in the loss, he still managed to fill up the stat sheet. This was the third straight game the 27-year-old center recorded at least one block and one steal in his 30-plus minutes on the floor. As long as he stays healthy, you can count on this kind of production to continue.

Porzingis contributed 27 points (8-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 9-14 FT), 19 rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 113-107 loss to Brooklyn.

Porzingis was coming off a dominant 41-point performance against the Timberwolves on Monday, and while he couldn't reach those scoring figures, he still notched an elite fantasy line while also registering a season-high mark in rebounds. Porzingis is playing his best basketball of the season of late and is averaging 25.6 points with 8.6 rebounds per game across his last five appearances.

Porzingis supplied 41 points (12-18 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 11-11 FT), four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 142-127 victory over Minnesota.

Porzingis was unstoppable Monday night and carried the Wizards to victory here, looking efficient from the field but also contributing in other categories as well. The big man has been on a tear of late for Washington, putting up 23.5 points per game over his last 10 appearances.

Porzingis supplied 21 points (7-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes during Sunday's 130-121 loss to the Celtics.

Porzingis has now scored at least 20 points in two of his last three games and in five of his last seven appearances. so the big man continues to find ways to produce on the offensive end of the court. Porzingis is averaging 20.7 points and 8.4 rebounds per game during the current month.

Porzingis accumulated 18 points (7-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 36 minutes during Friday's 110-107 loss to the Heat.

Porzingis has hit double-digit scoring in all 18 of his appearances this season, while 'scoring 14-plus points in 16 contests. Additionally, he's been durable and a valuable two-way performance. Accounting for 2.6 wins above replacement thus far, Porzingis playing time is at its highest point since 2017 with the Knicks.

Porzingis chipped in 20 points (7-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 17 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 39 minutes during Friday's 107-106 overtime win over Miami.

Porzingis turned in another strong scoring night and secured a season-best 17 rebounds on the way to victory. He's had a dominant month of November for the Wizards to this point, averaging 22.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 blocks in eight contests.

Porzingis ended with 27 points (8-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 121-120 loss to the Thunder.

Porzingis scored 20 of his 27 points in the first half, making seven of his 10 shot attempts and going 3-for-4 from beyond the arc. The second half was another story as he made just one shot and pulled down only two rebounds as Washington blew a 13-point halftime lead. The 27-year-old has scored at least 25 points in each of his last three contests and is 14-for-25 from three-point range in that span.

Porzingis posted 25 points (7-15 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Sunday's 102-92 victory over the Grizzlies.

Porzingis came through with yet another strong scoring performance, leading the Wizards with 25 points while also swatting away a pair of shots for the second night in a row. He continues to make fantasy managers happy with his value across the board through the first month of the 2022-23 campaign, as he's been contributing in every key category while also shooting the ball well from the field (45.2 percent) and beyond the arc (38.7 percent).

Porzingis recorded 31 points (12-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 121-112 win over Utah.

Porzingis was highly efficient in the second half, hitting 7-of-9 field goal attempts for 16 points, with ten of them coming in the fourth quarter as the Wizards cruised to their third consecutive win. The Washington center led the game in both points and rebounds, with eight of his 10 boards coming in the second half. Porzingis has now recorded five double-doubles on the season while it was his third time reaching the 30-point mark.

Porzingis (groin) has been upgraded from probable to available for Saturday's game versus the Jazz.

Porzingis is set to return after missing Thursday's game versus the Mavericks due to a left groin strain. Porzingis should retake his spot in the starting lineup from Anthony Gill on Saturday.

Porzingis (groin) is probable for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Porzingis sat out during Thursday's win over the Mavericks due to a groin strain, but it's a minor issue, and he should be back Saturday. Assuming he's back, fewer minutes will be available for Deni Avdija, Daniel Gafford and maybe even Kyle Kuzma.

Porzingis (groin) took part in some on-court activities Friday, and his status for Saturday against the Jazz will be re-evaluated on game day, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

With that news, expect Porzingis to be labeled questionable by the team leading up to game day when his status will presumably be clarified after he gets checked out again. Even if Porzinigs can't play Saturday, the fact that he's getting in on-court work suggests he's nearing a return.

Porzingis (groin) is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks, Dwain Price of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Porzingis will miss his first game of the season Thursday. He's generally played well but has slowed a bit lately, shooting just 34.2 percent from the field over the past three games. Regardless, in his absence, more minutes should be available for Daniel Gafford and Rui Hachimura -- the two players who have seen the most total run with Porzingis off the floor. Notably, Will Barton also gets a 12 percent bump in usage rate with Porzingis off the court.

Porzingis is questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to a left groin strain.

Porzingis wasn't on the Wizards' initial injury report for Thursday's matchup, but he's dealing with a groin issue that jeopardizes his status for the game. If he's unavailable, Daniel Gafford and Taj Gibson (neck) are candidates to see increased run in the frontcourt.

Porzingis posted 19 points (6-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one block across 31 minutes during Monday's 108-100 win over Charlotte.

The 27-year-old set a new season high in assists while scoring in double digits for the 11th straight game to begin the year. Porzingis has provided his usual numbers in his first full campaign with the Wizards, averaging 19.2 points, 8.2 boards, 2.5 assists, 1.7 threes and 1.3 blocks so far.

Porzingis had 10 points (3-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 103-97 loss to the Grizzlies.

Porzingis was inefficient from the field en route to a season-low 10 points and also committed a season-high four turnovers. However, he somewhat salvaged his fantasy production by swatting three shots, marking his sixth game with multiple blocks. Over his last two appearances, the sharpshooter is shooting just 29.2 percent from the field, but he'll look to get back on track against the Hornets on Monday.

Porzingis logged 30 points (9-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-11 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 121-111 victory over the 76ers.

Porzingis was productive throughout the game, scoring 14 points in the first half and adding 16 after halftime. It was his second straight 30-point performance and he made all of his season-high 11 free-throw attempts. He's been quite impressive over the last five games, averaging 24.2 points and 8.8 rebounds while 58.3 of his shot attempts and going 29-for-31 from the charity stripe.

Porzingis closed with 32 points (10-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 9-9 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Monday's 118-111 loss to the 76ers.

Porzingis had one of his best performances of the season, as he reached the 30-point plateau for the first time while also putting up at least 20 points for the third time over his last four contests. The big man is averaging 22.8 points and 8.8 rebounds per contest over that four-game span.

Porzingis tallied 17 points (8-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 28 minutes Sunday in the Wizards' 112-94 loss to the Celtics.

Porzingis came up empty from distance for the first time in six games thus far in 2022-23, but he made up for it by establishing a new season-high total in rebounds while chipping in a pair of rejections. The ability to stay healthy over the course of a full 82-game campaign remains a question mark for Porzingis, but he should continue to produce at a high level in the points, rebounds, blocks, three-pointers and free-throw percentage categories when available.

Porzingis logged 22 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 127-117 loss to the Pacers.

Porzingis has now scored at least 20 points in each of his last two contests, and the big man is getting increasingly comfortable in the offensive scheme while sharing touches with both Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma. Through five games, Porzingis is averaging 17.8 points and 7.4 rebounds per contest.

Porzingis accumulated 18 points (7-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 117-107 overtime loss to the Cavaliers.

The 18-point haul represented a season-high mark for Porzingis, who also posted a double-double for the second time in three appearances. While Kyle Kuzma and Bradley Beal have posted better, more consistent numbers throughout the opening week of the campaign, Porzingis remains a valuable contributor for Washington and should be treated as the team's third-best offensive option -- behind the two aforementioned players -- while also being a double-double threat every time he steps on the court.

Porzingis registered 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 29 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 102-100 win over the Bulls.

Porzingis couldn't repeat what he accomplished in the season opener when he recorded a double-double, and he looked a bit limited after rolling his ankle Wednesday against the Pacers. He should remain a starter going forward and seems to have the willingness to play through the injury, but it wouldn't be surprising if he posts lesser numbers as he rehabs from the ankle problem.

Porzingis (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's contest against the Bulls.

Porzingis posted a double-double in the opener despite rolling his ankle in the contest, racking up 15 points and 10 boards. Porzingis' exclusion from the injury report seemingly indicates he will indeed give it a go, and the big man should claim his usual spot in the starting lineup.

Porzingis (ankle) is expected to play Friday against the Bulls, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Porzingis rolled his left ankle prior to Wednesday's season opener against the Pacers, but he still posted a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds in 32 minutes. It seems likely that he'll be able to play through the issue once again Friday and should be able to handle a fairly significant workload if he's active.

Porzingis scored 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 32 minutes during Wednesday's victory over the Pacers.

Porzingis didn't have a great night of shooting the ball, going just 3-of-9 from the field in the first half and 4-of-6 at the free-throw line. He only knocked down two shots in the second half before eventually leaving the game following his second offensive foul in the fourth quarter. The Wizards center did come up big on the defensive end, however, grabbing seven rebounds in the second half to help Washington secure the win.

Porzingis (ankle) was a full participant in Sunday's practice session, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Porzingis was held out of Friday's preseason finale for precautionary reasons, but his return to practice all but confirms that he'll be available for Wednesday's season opener against the Pacers. Fantasy managers will know more when the team releases its official injury report, but at this point it appears Porzingis should be good to go. In his 17 appearances with the Wizards last season, Porzingis averaged 22.1 points and 8.8 rebounds per contest.

Porzingis (ankle) said he won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Knicks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.

Porzingis was able to return to practice Wednesday after tweaking his ankle in Monday's preseason game against the Hornets, but for precautionary reasons, he won't take the floor for Friday's tilt with the Knicks. The plan is for Porzingis to be well-rested so that he can be available when the regular season tips off Oct. 19 against the Pacers.

Porzingis (ankle) is questionable for Friday's preseason game against the Knicks on Friday, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Porzingis suffered a left ankle sprain during Monday's exhibition game against Charlotte and returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday. Even if he's held out for Friday's preseason finale, it wouldn't be surprising to see him available once the regular season gets underway Wednesday.

Porzingis (ankle) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice session, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Porzingis sustained an ankle injury during Monday's preseason game against Charlotte and was unable to practice Tuesday, but he was back in action a day later. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Friday's preseason finale against the Knicks, but his presence at practice Wednesday bodes well for his status for the Wizards' regular-season opener against the Pacers on Oct. 19.

Porzingis (ankle) isn't participating in practice Tuesday but has no noticeable limp while walking, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis' limp-free movement walking around supports the previous report that his injury is believed to be minor. It wouldn't be surprising if he sits out Friday's preseason finale as a precaution ahead of the opener, but his status will be worth monitoring in the coming days and week.

Porzingis was ruled out for the remainder of Monday's preseason game due to an ankle injury.

Porzingis exited without return after suffering an ankle injury during the second quarter of Monday's exhibition matchup against the Hornets. The exact extent of the injury is still unknown. The Wizards open their regular season October 19 against the Pacers.

Porzingis compiled 18 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 22 minutes in a 104-95 loss Sunday in a preseason game against the Warriors in Japan.

Porzingis bounced back from a poor preseason opener and had a productive game against the defending champs. He has six steals and three blocks in the first two preseason games. The 27-year-old averaged 22.1 points and 8.8 rebounds in 17 games with Washington last season after being acquired in a trade with Dallas. He can opt-out of his contract following the season and will likely choose to do so with a healthy and productive campaign.

Porzingis compiled 18 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 22 minutes in a 104-95 loss Sunday in a preseason game against the Warriors in Japan.

Porzingis bounced back from a poor preseason opener and had a productive game against the defending champs. He has six steals and three blocks in the first two preseason games. The 27-year-old averaged 22.1 points and 8.8 rebounds in 17 games with Washington last season after being acquired in a midseason trade with Dallas. He can opt out of his contract following the season and will likely choose to do so with a healthy and productive campaign.

Porzingis tallied seven points (3-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, four steals and a block in 21 minutes during Friday's preseason game versus the Warriors in Japan.

Porzingis struggled mightily with his outside shooting but played well in every other aspect. His four steals and one block are essential for a Wizards team lacking much size outside of him. Porzingis has proven to be a capable floor-spacer in the past, so expect his shooting splits to look better once the regular season rolls around.

Porzingis tallied seven poins (3-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, four steals and a block in 21 minutes during Friday's preseason game versus the Warriors in Japan.

Porzingis struggled mightily with his outside shooting, but played well in every other aspect. His four steals and one block is key for a Wizards team who lacks much size outside of him. Porzingis has proven to be a capable floor-spacer in the past, so expect his shooting splits to look better once the regular season rolls around.

Porzingis (knee) won't play in Sunday's regular-season finale against Charlotte, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis had already been ruled out for Friday's game against New York due to right knee injury maintenance, and he'll miss back-to-back matchups to close out the season. The 26-year-old appeared in 17 games after joining the Wizards in February, and he averaged 22.1 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 28.2 minutes per game with his new club.

Porzingis has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks due to right knee injury maintenance.

Porzingis has appeared in 14 straight contests and averaged 22.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.5 blocks in 28.9 minutes per game. In his absence, Daniel Gafford, Thomas Bryant and Vernon Carey are all candidates for increased roles

Porzingis recorded 26 points (8-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 18 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 118-103 loss to the Hawks.

Porzingis scored at least 25 points for the 13th time and grabbed a season-high 18 rebounds en route to his 15th double-double of the campaign. Since being acquired by the Wizards ahead of the trade deadline, the Latvian sharpshooter has averaged 22.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.5 blocks in 28.1 minutes across 17 contests. He'll look to maintain his strong play during the final two games of the regular season -- Friday vs. Knicks and Sunday at Charlotte.

Porzingis accumulated 25 points (11-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 132-114 victory over Minnesota.

Porzingis once again led the Wizards offensively with a fine overall performance. It was the forward's third time reaching the 24-point mark since last Wednesday, and his eight rebounds were good enough for second on the team. Porzingis is averaging 25.3 points over his last four matchups.

Porzingis amassed 17 points (5-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Sunday's 144-102 loss to the Celtics.

Porzingis struggled from the field but still scored in double figures for a 15th straight game. During that stretch, the sharpshooter has averaged 21.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 steals in 27.9 minutes per game. He'll look to maintain his strong play Tuesday against the Timberwolves.

Porzingis supplied 24 points (8-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 30 minutes during Friday's 135-103 win over the Mavericks.

Porzingis played well against his former team, but it was nothing out of the ordinary compared to his typical production with Washington. Over his past seven games, he's averaged 23.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.1 steals in 30.7 minutes. Notably, his free-throw attempts (7.1) and assists are up significantly compared to his time in Dallas.

Porzingis notched 35 points (11-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 10-13 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 127-110 victory over Orlando.

Porzingis boomed for a season-high 35 points, dominating Orlando for his fifth 30-plus point game of the season. Also, he matched his season high with 13 free throw attempts. Since returning to health in Washington, Porzingis has flashed prime talent. The 26-year-old's dynamic with Bradley Beal (wrist) will be a storyline next season, but he's shown he's capable of thriving with the Wizards.

Porzingis recorded a game-high 30 points (11-22 FG, 3-8 3PT, 5-7 FT) to go along with ten rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in Friday's 100-97 victory over the Pistons.

Porzingis' 30 points is the most he has recorded since joining the Wizards and third double-double. He is now averaging 21.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.8 steals, 1.5 blocks and 1.4 triples across 27.4 minutes in ten games with Washington.

Porzingis chipped in 22 points (7-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, five blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 115-97 loss to Houston.

Porzingis kept the production going after posting his best performance with the Wizards Saturday against the Lakers. his five blocked shots marked a season-high. Porzingis has excelled amid Kyle Kuzma's absence, so we should expect a continued boost in production until Kuzma returns.

Porzingis closed Saturday's 127-119 win over the Lakers with 27 points (9-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal across 26 minutes.

Porzingis was at his best in the fourth quarter Saturday, scoring 16 points -- including three on a clutch triple with 38 seconds remaining -- to help Washington pull off the comeback victory. The 7-foot-3 center was the only Wizards player to reach 20 points, though he was unusually quiet on the boards. Porzingis has scored at least 14 points in each of his seven games since joining Washington in February. His scoring output against the Lakers was his high mark as a Wizard.

Porzingis isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Lakers.

Porzingis rested in the second half of a back-to-back set last weekend, but it appears as though he'll be able to suit up in the second half of a back-to-back set Saturday. The 26-year-old posted a double-double in Friday's loss to the Knicks with 18 points, 11 rebounds, an assist and a block in 29 minutes.

Porzingis finished with 25 points (7-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT), eight rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes during Monday's 126-112 loss to Golden State.

Porzingis had a scheduled day off when the Wizards took on the Trail Blazers on Saturday, but he returned here and delivered a strong performance, carrying the team on offense and ending just two boards away from putting up a double-double. The star big man is averaging 20.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in his first four games with the franchise since coming over via trade near the deadline.

Porzingis finished Friday's 122-109 loss to the Lakers with 14 points (3-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 25 minutes. Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. said earlier in the week that Porzingis is scheduled to sit out the second half of the team's back-to-back set Saturday in Portland for rest purposes, according to Ava Wallace of The Washington Post.

After Porzingis converted at rates of 57.7 percent from the field and 55.6 percent from three-point range in his first two games with Washington, regression hit hard Friday. His shooting should settle somewhere between both extremes in most games to come, but Porzingis showed Friday that he can continue to make up for off nights by getting to the free-throw line and hitting the boards. Porzingis hasn't cleared 26 minutes in any of three games with Washington to date, but his playing time should gradually pick up once he's further removed from the bone bruise in his knee that sidelined him for a month. Unseld also said that after resting Saturday, Porzingis isn't expected to face any strict limitations for the remainder of the season.

Porzingis closed with 19 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 115-109 loss to the Clippers.

Porzingis was nearly invisible as a rebounder in the loss, but he promisingly played 26 minutes and shot well from the field for the second straight game. The former Maverick big man has played in two contests since being traded to the Wizards on Feb. 10, averaging 22.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers in those games. He's still working his way back from a 14-game absence, however, and is expected to sit out one of two contests during the team's upcoming back-to-back set.

Porzingis is expected to play Friday against the Lakers but will likely be rested during Saturday's matchup against the Trail Blazers, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

Porzingis is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Clippers, but he'll likely be limited during the Wizards' back-to-back set this weekend as he regains his conditioning following his lengthy layoff. He posted 25 points, five rebounds and two blocks in 21 minutes despite having his playing time monitored. Assuming he rests Saturday, coach Wes Unseld said Wednesday that he expects Porzingis to be fully available afterward.

Porzingis totaled 25 points (7-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 8-10 FT), five rebounds and two blocks over 21 minutes during Sunday's 133-123 victory over Indiana.

Porzingis (knee) was sharp in his Washington debut, wrapping up over a month of total missed time. After being acquired from Dallas at the deadline, Ponzingis timeline for returning was likely slowed upon joining a non-contender. He's still a candidate to see limited usage at times with his long-term health the priority, but Sunday is indicative that the 26-year-old has some star power.

Porzingis (knee) will make his Wizards debut Sunday against the Pacers, Andrew Gillis of NBC Sports Washington reports.

As expected, the Latvian sharpshooter will make his first appearance since Jan. 29 and his first as a member of the Wizards. Porzingis will presumably be limited in his first game back in nearly a month, and it's possible he comes off the bench. However, eventually, he's expected to garner a starters' role and may even be the No. 1 option, though Kyle Kuzma figures to continue to lead the charge while Porzingis shakes off the rust.

Porzingis (knee) is expected to debut Sunday against the Pacers barring an unforeseen setback in morning shootaround, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Porzingis last played Jan. 29 against the Pacers while a member of the Mavericks and has been sidelined since due to a bruised right knee. Though the Wizards are down Bradley Beal (wrist) for the season, Washington still has a chance to play the play-in tournament, and Porzingis would be a significant part of that push along with Kyle Kuzma. Porzingis will presumably be limited in his first game back in nearly a month, and it's also possible he comes off the bench. Eventually, he'll likely move into a 30-minute starting role, where he figures to get the nod at center or power forward. Since the Wizards have fewer offensive options than the Mavericks, Porzingis could be the No. 1 option, though Kuzma still figures to handle plenty of usage. Ultimately, fantasy managers who have held onto Porzingis through the injury could be rewarded handsomely if coach Wes Unseld Jr. does make a point of running things through Porzingis.

Porzingis (knee) was a full participant in Saturday's practice session, and he could make his team debut Sunday against Indiana, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

The Wizards held a light practice Saturday, but it was encouraging to see Porzingis participate without any limitations. While coach Wes Unseld said Thursday that Porzingis didn't yet have a timetable for his return, the Wizards' skipper said after Saturday's practice that there's an increased chance for the 26-year-old to make his team debut Sunday. If he's able to suit up against the Pacers, he'll likely face a minutes restriction since he hasn't seen any game action in over a month.

Coach Wes Unseld said Thursday that Porzingis (knee) remains without a timetable to return, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis progressed to 5-on-5 drills in practice Thursday, but Unseld reiterated afterward that he isn't yet sure when the 26-year-old will be able to return. While his recent on-court progression has been encouraging, it seems unlikely that he'll be available Friday against Atlanta. Daniel Gafford and Thomas Bryant should continue to see increased usage while Porzingis is sidelined.

Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out For Tuesday's game against the Pistons.

Porzingis has practiced in a limited capacity recently, but he'll remain sidelined for a 13th consecutive game due to his right knee bone bruise. Coach Wes Unseld indicated Monday that Porzingis is unlikely to be shut down for the remainder of the season, but he doesn't yet have a timetable for his return. However, he's still considered day-to-day, and his next chance to make his Wizards debut will be Friday against Atlanta.

Coach Wes Unseld said Monday that Porzingis (knee) is unlikely to be shut down for the rest of the season, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Porzingis has yet to debut for the Wizards since coming over from Dallas at the trade deadline and has only appeared in eight of his last 27 contests due to a lingering bone bruise in his left knee. Despite his lengthy absence, the big man is still being described as day-to-day by the Wizards, but that's been the case for several weeks now and there hasn't been much progress. The latest update from Washington was that the sharpshooter had progressed to going through one-on-one work during recent practices, but there hasn't been any mention of full-court or contract work being done, which he would presumably have to do before being cleared for game action. Given the Wizards' position in the Eastern Conference, there doesn't appear to be any immediate need to rush the seven-footer back, but he's still expected to debut for his new team before the season is over.

Porzingis (knee) is not expected to play in Tuesday's game against Detroit, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

The big man is yet to debut for the Wizards since coming over from Dallas at the deadline, but Robbins notes that Porzingis has been able to go through some one-on-one work at recent practices. Dating back to the start of January, Porzingis has only appeared in eight of a possible 27 contests as he continues to deal with a bone bruise in his right knee. The Wizards don't appear interested in shutting him down, though given their position in the East they certainly won't be rushing him back into action.

Porzingis (knee) is out Saturday against the Cavaliers.

Porzingis returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday, but he'll remain sidelined for a 12th consecutive game due to his knee injury. Coach Wes Unseld said recently that Porzingis doesn't yet have a timetable for his return. Daniel Gafford and Thomas Bryant will continue to serve as Washington's top options at center while Porzingis is unavailable.

Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs.

Porzingis participated in portions of Thursday's practice, but he'll remain out for the first half of the back-to-back set as the Wizards resume play following the All-Star break. Coach Wes Unseld said Thursday that Porzingis doesn't yet have a timetable for his return, so his status for Saturday's matchup against Cleveland is still murky. Thomas Bryant and Daniel Gafford should serve as Washington's top options at center Friday.

Porzingis (knee) was able to go through parts of Thursday's practice, but his status for Friday's game against the Spurs remains unclear, Kareem Copeland of the Washington Post reports.

Coach Wes Unseld Jr. spoke about Porzingis after Thursday's session, but he provided virtually no clarity on the big man's status, saying that the team is yet to decide if he'll play or sit Friday. Unseld went on to note that Porzingis still has "no timetable" as the Wizards will do not want to bring him back too soon. Reading between the lines, it feels relatively unlikely that Porzingis will suit up Friday, and exactly what his role will be down the stretch remains to be seen. When healthy, he figures to be Washington's No. 1 option, though the Wizards are clearly angling toward a rebuild, so fantasy managers should brace for the possibility of the team taking an overly cautious approach to Porzingis' workload over the next seven weeks.

Porzingis was a partial participant at practice Wednesday, but may be able to make his Wizards debut Friday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

The Wizards are using caution and slowly ramping up Porzingis' workload. The 26-year-old participated in one-on-one drills against coaches Wednesday but there is still hope that he will be available Friday. A further update will come Thursday regarding the status of his potential debut for Washington.

Coach Wes Unseld Jr. said Porzingis won't play Wedneasy's against the Pacers or Thursday against the Nets, so the Latvian big man won't debut for the Wizards until after the All-Star break Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Unseld Jr. said earlier this week Porzingis may be able to play before the midseason festivities, but his bruised right knee apparently hasn't progressed well enough to do so. The 26-year-old will enter the All-Star break having missed 10 consecutive contests -- with the trade to Washington also coming during that stretch -- and he'll have until Feb. 25 versus San Antonio to rest up before sitting out any additional games.

Porzingis (knee) is out Wednesday against the Pacers.

There's been talk of Porzingis returning before the All-Star break, but after being ruled out Wednesday, he'll have just one more chance to do so Thursday against the Nets. If he remains out Thursday, he'll presumably be available when the Wizards resume play.

Coach Wes Unseld said Monday that he hopes Porzingis (knee) will be able to make his Wizards debut before the All-Star break, but he remains day-to-day with a right knee bone bruise, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Porzingis has already been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Pistons, which will be his second straight game missed as a member of the Wizards and his seventh consecutive overall. After Monday, Washington has two more remaining games before the All-Star break, but even if he is available, Porzingis will likely be limited during his first action since Jan. 29.

Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup with Detroit.

Porzingis will miss his second straight game as a member of the Wizards and his seventh consecutive overall. His next chance to make his Washington debut will be Wednesday against the Pacers.

Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out Saturday against the Kings, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis revealed earlier Saturday that he wouldn't make his team debut against Sacramento. Coach Wes Unseld said later in the day that the 26-year-old has passed his physical, and his absence Saturday is due to the bone bruise in his left knee. Porzingis is considered day-to-day, and his next chance to return will be Monday against Detroit.

Porzingis (knee) won't play in Saturday's game against the Kings, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Porzingis was traded from the Mavericks to the Wizards on Thursday but isn't yet ready to make his team debut. He said Saturday that his physical is still pending, and he wants to play it safe with his knee injury that forced him to miss his last six games with Dallas. Thomas Bryant and Vernon Carey should see increased run Saturday.

Porzingis (knee) told Wizards General Manager Tommy Sheppard that he was ready to play and could be in the lineup as soon as Saturday, Andrew Gillis of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Porzingis was sidelined for his last six contests as a member of the Mavericks due to a bone bruise in his right knee. The big man's injury woes have been a significant problem for him his entire career, playing more than 50 games just once over the last four seasons. Nonetheless, he appears to be eager make his Wizards debut after being traded to Washington on Thursday in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans. The Wizards frontcourt is riddled with talent, but Porzingis is expected to be the most coveted piece of all, so he should garner plenty of usage when he's eventually deemed available.

Porzingis and a second-round pick were traded Thursday by the Mavericks to the Wizards for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

It's been no secret that Porzingis and Mavericks star Luka Doncic haven't been on the same page, and the franchise seemed to also be experiencing some anxiety regarding the big man's injury woes combined with his significant contract. In a your-problem-for-my-problem swap, Porzingis goes to Washington for a Davis Bertans and his own problematic contract, plus Spencer Dinwiddie, who wasn't getting along with teammates. It's not clear if Porzingis will start at center or power forward with the Wizards, but he'll be taking on plenty of usage for the rest of the season with Bradley Beal (wrist) out for the year.

Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Clippers.

Porzingis is slated to miss a sixth consecutive game due to a bone bruise in his right knee. The Mavericks continue to treat the issue on a game-by-game basis, but there's no indication he'll return anytime soon. In his absence, Maxi Kleber and Dwight Powell should continue to see increased roles.

Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Pistons.

Porzingis is slated to miss a fifth straight game due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Maxi Kleber (knee) is also out, so Dorian Finney-Smith, Dwight Powell and Marquese Chriss will handle the majority of Dallas' frontcourt minutes.

Porzingis (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.

Porzingis will sit out a fourth straight game due to a right knee bone bruise. Maxi Kleber (knee) and other bigs should continue seeing increased minutes. Porzingis' next chance to play is Tuesday against the Pistons.

Porzingis (knee) is out Friday against the 76ers.

Porzingis will miss his third consecutive game due to a right knee contusion. He remains day-to-day, while Dorian Finney-Smith and Reggie Bullock should see increased run against Philadelphia.

Porzingis (knee) won't play Wednesday against the Thunder.

Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News reports that Porzingis didn't practice Monday and is considered day-to-day with a right knee contusion. The star big man will miss his second straight game after playing just 11 minutes during Saturday's win over the Pacers. His next chance to suit up will be Friday against Philadelphia.

Porzingis (knee) will not play Sunday against the Magic, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis exited Saturday's game against the Pacers with right knee soreness after scoring five points in 11 minutes. He won't travel with the team to Orlando but will instead remain in Dallas for treatment.

Porzingis has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Pacers due to right knee soreness.

Porzingis exited Saturday's matchup during the second quarter and will be unable to return. He recorded five points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and a rebound in 11 minutes prior to his departure. Dorian Finney-Smith and Reggie Bullock should see increased run for the remainder of the game, while it's not yet clear whether Porzingis will be available Sunday against Orlando.

Porzingis provided nine points (4-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes before getting ejected from Tuesday's 130-92 loss to the Warriors.

While the big man did provide fantasy managers with a pair of blocks, a steal and seven rebounds, it was a disappointing night for Porzingis, who struggled from the field before being tossed from the game with 8:21 remaining in the fourth quarter for lightly kicking the ball into the stands after a turnover. The incident likely won't warrant a suspension, but Porzingis could be looking at a fine from the league.

Porzingis racked up 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and six blocks over 26 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 104-91 victory over the Grizzlies.

Porzingis scored in double figures and grabbed at least seven boards for the fifth straight game. During that stretch, he has averaged 16.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 1.2 steals in 29.4 minutes. Porzingis' season-high six blocks were the most impressive part of his outing Sunday. He's blocked 12 shots over his last four games and could easily jump a tier in fantasy rankings if he's able to continue that type of production.

Porzingis logged 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 32 minutes during Thursday's 109-101 loss to the Suns.

Porzingis scored in double figures for the fourth straight contest since returning from a seven-game absence due to COVID-19 protocols. He also grabbed a team-high 11 boards en route to his first double-double since Dec. 15. It was encouraging to see the 7-foot-3 big man play well in both legs of Dallas' back-to-back, but he will have another tough matchup Sunday against Jaren Jackson and the Grizzlies.

Porzingis tallied 18 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 33 minutes Wednesday in the Mavericks' 102-98 win over the Raptors.

Porzingis' streak of five consecutive games with at least one three-point bucket came to an end Wednesday, but thanks to his perfect shooting from the free-throw line, he provided some solid secondary scoring behind Luka Doncic (season-high 41 points). Though he was making only his third appearance following a seven-game absence while he was in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Porzingis doesn't look like he'll face any major restrictions moving forward. He doesn't appear on the official injury report for Thursday, implying he'll be available to play against the Suns in the second leg of the Mavericks' back-to-back set.

Porzingis ended with 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 104-102 victory over the Thunder.

Coach Jason Kidd had to literally drag Porzongis off the floor in the fourth quarter, as the staff intended to restrict his minutes in his second game back. Porzingis didn't seem happy about it at all, which is a clear indication that he's ready to resume playing a full complement of minutes.

Porzingis logged 19 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 9-12 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Saturday's 108-92 win over Orlando.

Porzingis had missed Dallas' previous seven games while in COVID protocols, so his return to the court Saturday was a welcome sign for both the Mavericks and his fantasy managers. The 26-year-old tied for second on the team in scoring in the win and grabbed seven boards while contributing a steal and block for a solid but unspectacular final line. Porzingis' production should ramp up as he moves further away from the absence, and he should remain one of fantasy's most versatile big men as long as he stays healthy.

Porzingis (COVID-19 protocols) will play Saturday against the Magic, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis was initially considered unlikely to play, but that's changed, and he'll make his first appearance of the month. He could have his minutes monitored.

Porzingis has cleared the league's health and safety protocols but is unlikely to play Saturday against the Magic, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis had missed the last seven games due to COVID-19 protocols, but he'll now be cleared to rejoin the Mavericks. However, it appears likely that he'll remain out for at least one more game following his lengthy absence.

Porzingis (COVID-19 protocols) is out Friday against Memphis.

Porzingis will be sidelined for a seventh consecutive game due to the league's health and safety protocols. His next chance to return will be Saturday against Orlando.

Porzingis (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Porzingis will miss a sixth consecutive game, and five of his absences have been due to the NBA's health and safety protocols. Maxi Kleber should continue to handle a starting role, while Porzingis' next chance to play will be Friday against the Grizzlies.

Porzingis (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Porzingis will miss a fifth consecutive game, and four of his absences have been due to the league's health and safety protocols. Maxi Kleber should continue to handle a starting role, while Porzingis' next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Knicks.

Porzingis was placed in the league's health and safety protocols Monday.

Porzingis is the latest Maverick to land in COVID-19 protocols, bringing their current total to five players sidelined. In his absence, Maxi Kleber is expected to enter the starting lineup at power forward.

Porzingis (rest) is unavailable Sunday at Oklahoma City.

Porzingis was considered doubtful for rest purposes and has now been officially ruled out. He should return to action for the second-half of the back-to-back set Monday against Denver.

Porzingis is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder due to rest.

Porzingis has taken on increased usage with Luka Doncic sidelined, and the guard is expected to return Sunday. Porzingis has scored in double figures in 11 straight games with averages of 21.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.7 blocks. Assuming he's sidelined Sunday, more minutes should be available for Maxi Kleber and other backup bigs.

Porzingis logged 24 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two blocks across 33 minutes during a 112-96 win Friday at Sacramento.

Porzingis made at least eight field goals and six free throws during each of the Mavericks' last four games. He also logged nine rebounds thrice during that four-game span. Though the Mavericks remain Luka Doncic's team, Porzingis' scoring and rebounding ability indicate he will be a promising option to fantasy managers before entering 2022.

Porzingis ended with 24 points (8-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 95-94 loss to the Kings.

Porzingis came into the contest averaging 30.5 points and 9.0 boards over his previous two games, and though he didn't quite reach those marks Wednesday, he continued the strong run with another solid performance as a scorer and rebounder. In addition, the big man swatted three shots, marking the fifth time in his past six games that he has racked up multiple blocks. Porzingis is a top-15 player on a per-game basis in nine-category fantasy leagues so far this season, posting per-game averages of 20.4 points, 7.9 boards, 2.2 assists, 1.5 three-pointers and 1.7 blocks.

Porzingis finished with 34 points (12-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals across 32 minutes during Monday's 132-117 win over the Trail Blazers.

In the continued absence of Luka Doncic (COVID-19 protocols), Porzingis stepped up as the centerpiece of the Mavericks offense, finishing with a season-high 34 points. The big man also tied for the team lead with nine rebounds and made his mark defensively with a pair of blocks and steals. The big line followed a 27-point, nine-rebound performance on Christmas Day, giving Porzingis' fantasy managers a taste of the robust production he is capable of when at his best. Doncic's eventual return will likely cut into Porzingis' offensive output to some extent, but he should remain one of fantasy's most productive big men as long as he can stay healthy.

Porzingis (toe) is available for Saturday's game against the Jazz, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis has missed the past two games. Over his past seven appearances, he's averaged 18.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 blocks.

Porzingis (toe) is questionable to play Saturday against the Jazz.

The big man has missed the past two games due to right toe soreness. If he plays, he could see an increased role with the Mavericks listing nine players as out.

Porzingis (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Bucks.

Porzingis will miss his second straight game due to right toe soreness. Sterling Brown is expected to draw another start in place of the Dallas' star big man.

Porzingis (toe) is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Bucks.

Porzingis was held out of Tuesday's contest against the Timberwolves due to right toe soreness. With the Mavericks down six players due to COVID protocols, they could really use the services of their star big man Thursday. If he's sidelined for a second straight game, then Dorian Finney-Smith, Moses Brown and Sterling Brown are the most likely candidates for increased minutes.

Porzingis (toe) is out Tuesday against the Timberwolves, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

The shorthanded Mavericks will have to get creative in the frontcourt. That could mean extended run for Dorian Finney-Smith, Moses Brown, Sterling Brown and others.

Porzingis (toe) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.

Porzingis was believed to be dealing with a foot injury after exiting Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, but he's now been diagnosed with right toe soreness. If he's unavailable Tuesday, Dorian Finney-Smith and Marquese Chriss would likely see increased run.

Porzingis won't return to Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to right foot soreness, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

Porzingis totaled 13 points (2-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-9 FT), three rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block in 23 minutes during Sunday's matchup before he was forced out in the third quarter. Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith should see increased usage in Porzingis' absence, while the 26-year-old's next chance to return will be Tuesday against Minnesota.

Porzingis registered 23 points (8-23 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 107-104 overtime loss to Los Angeles.

Porzingis had another productive performance Wednesday, though he struggled from the field and had five turnovers. He has double-doubles in two straight games and should continue to have an elevated offensive workload while Luka Doncic (ankle) is sidelined.

Porzingis registered 24 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 13 rebounds and five blocks in 25 minutes during Monday's 120-96 win over the Hornets.

Porzingis' FP-per-minute production was superior in the win. The sixth-year veteran stepped up in Luks Doncic's (ankle) absence, and he'll be an essential component if the team's All-Star misses more time

Porzingis finished with 13 points (6-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one block across 30 minutes in Sunday's 103-84 win over the Thunder.

Even though star point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) was sidelined Sunday, Porzingis didn't see a noticeable bump in his usage rate (26.9 percent). The 7-foot-3 big man failed to capitalize on the touches he did get, as he endured a poor shooting night from both two- and three-point range. Porzingis has struggled to rediscover his shooting touch since returning from a recent two-game absence due to a left knee contusion. In his first four games back in action, he's converting at a 42.2 percent clip from the field and a 25 percent rate from distance.

Porzingis finished with 17 points (6-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 102-99 loss to Brooklyn.

Porzingis returned from a brief two-game absence due to a knee injury, but he picked it up right where he left off with his second straight double-double. While he hasn't had the same impact he had in his days as a Knick, Porzingis is slowly finding himself on both ends of the court for the Mavs and has already registered six double-doubles, with four of those coming Nov. 15 onwards.

Porzingis (knee) will play in Tuesday's contest against Brooklyn, independent NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

As expected, the forward, who has missed the last two games with a knee injury, will be available for the Mavericks during their matchup with Brooklyn on Tuesday. Porzingis is currently averaging 19.7 points and 8.0 rebounds across 15 appearances so far this year.

Porzingis (knee) is probable for Tuesday's contest against the Nets.

Porzingis returned to practice Monday after missing back-to-back games due to a left knee contusion. The star big man said he felt good and expects to play Tuesday. However, if he does play against the Nets, it's still unclear if he would be available for second half of the Mavericks' back-to-back Wednesday. On the season, Porzingis is averaging 19.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.7 blocks across 30.3 minutes per game.

Porzingis (knee) participated in practice Monday, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Porzingis has missed back-to-back games due to a left knee contusion, but his return to practice is certainly a good sign for fantasy managers. The star big man is averaging 19.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.7 blocks across 30.3 minutes per game this season. The Mavericks begin a four-game week starting with a back-to-back Tuesday against Brooklyn and Wednesday at Memphis.

Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Memphis.

Porzingis will be unavailable for a second straight game as he continues to deal with a left knee contusion. Dorian Finney-Smith and Maxi Kleber should see additional playing time once again Saturday.

Porzingis (knee) won't play Friday against the Pelicans.

Porzingis banged knees with another player during Wednesday's win over New Orleans and will be unavailable for the first half of a back-to-back set. Dorian Finney-Smith and Maxi Kleber are candidates to see additional playing time Friday.

Porzingis (knee) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday's matchup against the Pelicans.

Porzingis is dealing with a bruised left knee and will probably sit out the front end of a back-to-back set. He's played well since recovering from an ankle injury. Over the past 12 games, he's averaged 21.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 blocks while shooting 49.5 percent from the field. In his presumed absence, more minutes should be available for Dorian Finney-Smith, Maxi Kleber and other frontcourt options.

Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Porzingis played through a right ankle sprain in Wednesday's win over New Orleans, but he's now dealing with a left knee contusion. If he's held out, Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith should see additional run.

Porzingis logged 20 points (9-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 139-107 win over the Pelicans.

This was Porzingis' fifth double-double of the season, though it must be said he has been extremely consistent with his figures across the board. Porzingis has scored in double digits while grabbing at least seven boards in all but one of his last 12 contests -- a span in which he's averaging 21.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

Porzingis (ankle) will be available Wednesday against the Pelicans, Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis departed Monday's loss to the Cavs with what was diagnosed as a sprained right ankle, but somewhat surprisingly he'll avoid missing any time. The big man was able to go through shootaround Wednesday morning, and coach Jason Kidd has since confirmed that Porzingis will not face a minutes restriction. Porzingis finished Monday's game with nine points (4-12 FG), five rebounds and four blocks in 27 minutes.

Porzingis (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's contest at New Orleans.

Porzingis was questionable heading into Wednesday after exiting Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right ankle sprain, but he was able to participate in shootaround and has now been upgraded to probable. On the season, the star big man is averaging 19.6 points, 7.9rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 blocks across 30.5 minutes per game.

Porzingis (ankle) participated in shootaround ahead of Wednesday's contest at New Orleans, but he is still considered questionable, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis appears to be trending in the right direction after exiting Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right ankle sprain. On the season, the star big man is averaging 19.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 blocks across 30.5 minutes per game.

Porzingis (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Pelicans.

Porzingis exited Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right ankle sprain. He's avoided a serious injury and could play Wednesday. However, if he's held out, more minutes would be available for Dwight Powell, Trey Burke and others.

Porzingis is questionable to return to Monday's game against Cleveland due to a right ankle sprain, independent NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

With the game out of hand late for the Mavericks, Porzingis will likely remain on the sidelines and rest his sprained right ankle. The forward hasn't missed a matchup since missing five straight games from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3 with a back injury. Porzingis will likely be deemed day-to-day leading up to the Mavericks' next matchup against the Pelicans on Wednesday.

Porzingis recorded 30 points (9-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 40 minutes during Tuesday's 112-104 OT win over the Clippers.

Porzingis led the Mavericks with 30 points and despite the return of Luka Doncic, he was arguably the best player on the Dallas side of the equation. Since returning from injury, Porzingis has been on a tear and is showing just why he was viewed as a potential sleeper this season. He has a spotty history when it comes to missed games, and his ADP suffered accordingly. Fantasy managers who took a chance on him simply have to hope he can stay relatively healthy. If that is the case, he is going to be on a lot of league-winning squads come March.

Porzingis produced 25 points (10-18 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 32 minutes during Sunday's 97-91 loss to the Clippers.

Porzingis continues to handle more of the offensive burden with Luka Doncic (knee/ankle) sidelined, but even before Doncic went down, the big man had begun to step up his production. Entering Sunday, Porzingis averaged 25.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals over his previous five games. On the whole, Porzingis is off to an encouraging start, but as always his fantasy value will ultimately be determined by whether or not he can stay healthy.

Porzingis provided 23 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 112-104 loss to Phoenix.

While the Mavs dropped their second straight game to Phoenix, Porzingis once again played well in the absence of Luka Doncic (knee/ankle), dropping in 20-plus points for the fifth straight game. Over that span, the big man is averaging 25.4 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 blocks, 1.0 steals and 3.0 three-pointers. When healthy, Porzingis is a borderline-elite fantasy option, but managers must be willing to accept the inherent risk that he'll miss significant time, as he's played more than 70 games only once in six NBA seasons.

Porzingis supplied 21 points (7-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 105-98 loss to the Suns.

In his most well-rounded effort of the season, Porzingis set a campaign high with seven dimes and notched multiple blocks for the fourth time. He also knocked down multiple treys for the fifth straight contest. Porzingis is shooting only 42.9 percent on the campaign, but he has provided strong counting stats, including 19.4 points, 7.9 boards, 2.1 three-pointers and 1.6 blocks per game.

Porzingis ended Monday's 111-101 victory over Denver with 29 points (11-20 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes.

Porzingis stepped his game up once Luka Doncic left the game with an ankle injury, and for the first time in quite a while, Porzingis looked like the dominant player he was while he used to play with the Knicks. The Latvian big man has looked impressive since returning from a five-game absence due to back soreness and is averaging 23.2 points with 9.0 rebounds per tilt since he moved back to the starting lineup.

Porzingis recorded 32 points (12-22 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and three blocks across 34 minutes during Friday's 123-109 victory over the Spurs.

Porzingis has looked impressive since returning from a five-game absence due to back soreness, scoring at least 20 points in three of his last four games and establishing a new season-high mark with this output Friday. Porzingis only has two double-doubles but is finding himself on the offensive side of the ball, as he looks far more comfortable playing alongside Luka Doncic and his numbers back that up.

Porzingis contributed 22 points (9-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 117-107 loss to the Bulls.

This was Porzingis' second double-double of the season -- and his first one since he missed five straight games due to a back problem between Oct. 28 and Nov. 3. The big man is averaging 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game this season.

Porzingis logged 12 points (4-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and a block across 26 minutes in a 108-92 win over the Pelicans on Monday.

After the first quarter, Dallas outscored New Orleans by 21 to secure a win. Porzingis failed to make an impact as substantial as his return on Saturday, but he produced from beyond the arc which bodes well for his reacclimation. Still on a minutes restriction, Porzingis will next face the Bulls on Wednesday.

Porzingis finished with 21 points (7-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 28 minutes during Saturday's 107-104 victory over the Celtics.

Porzingis made his return to action after missing five straight games due to a back injury. Medical staff had him on a 30-minute time limit but that was more than enough for him to do plenty of damage. In fact, this could very well be considered his best game of the season thus far and so things really couldn't have gone any better. We know what he is capable of when healthy, meaning fantasy managers will simply be hoping he can remain on the court for more than a week or two.

Porzingis (back) will make his return Saturday against the Celtics, independent NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

After five straight missed games due to back soreness, Porzingis will make his return Saturday and presumably re-join the starting five. He has yet to see more than 29 minutes in a game this season.

Porzingis (back) participated in Friday's practice and the Mavericks are hopeful that he will be able to play in Saturday's contest against the Celtics, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The 7-foot-3 big is officially questionable for Saturday's contest against Boston after missing the Mavericks' past five outings. If Porzingis can't make his return Saturday, Dallas will find themselves very short-handed at forward as Maxi Kleber (oblique) is already ruled for the matchup.

Porzingis (back) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs, Mike Peasley of Dallas Mavericks Radio Network reports.

Porzingis will miss his fifth consecutive game due to back issues. He will have another opportunity to return Saturday against the Celtics. Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Green will continue seeing extended run in his absence.

Porzingis (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Porzingis has missed the last four games due to back soreness, but he has a chance to return in the second half of a back-to-back set Wednesday. If he remains sidelined against San Antonio, Dorian Finney-Smith and Josh Green should see increased playing time.

Porzingis (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Miami.

Porzingis was initially listed as questionable, but the Mavericks will elect to sit their seven-footer for Tuesday's contest, which is the front end of a back-to-back. Maxi Kleber (oblique) will also be sidelined against the Heat, so Dorian Finney-Smith will likely draw the start at power forward, while Reggie Bullock slides into the small forward spot.

Porzingis (back) is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Heat, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis missed a third straight contest Sunday due to back soreness, but the Mavericks haven't suggested the big man is in line for a long-term absence. If he is unable to suit up Tuesday, then Reggie Bullock will likely draw another start, while Dorian Finney-Smith slides into Porzingis' usual spot at power forward.

Porzingis (back) won't play Sunday against the Kings.

Porzingis will be sidelined for a third straight game with lower-back tightness, but the Mavericks continue to view the injury as a day-to-day concern and haven't suggested the big man is in line for a long-term absence. Reggie Bullock is expected to make another start on the wing, while Dorian Finney-Smith slides up to Porzingis' usual spot at power forward.

Porzingis (back) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Kings.

The big man has missed the past two games with back soreness, but he could return Sunday. In his absence, Reggie Bullock has started, and that's a trend that's likely to continue if Porzingis is sidelined again.

Porzingis (back) will not suit up Friday against the Nuggets.

The 26-year-old missed the team's last contest and will be forced to sit for a second straight game Friday. Reggie Bullock got the start and finished with seven points and two rebounds in 29 minutes during the first game that Porzingis sat, while Maxi Kleber also saw a season-high 29 minutes as well. Porzingis' next chance to return to the Mavericks' lineup comes Sunday against the Kings.

Porzingis (back) will be re-evaluated Friday to determine his availability for the game against the Nuggets, Dwain Price of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Porzingis was ruled out for Thursday's game against the Spurs after exiting Tuesday's contest with a lower back issue. The team will re-evaluate him before Friday's meeting with the Nuggets to see if he's healthy enough to play.

Porzingis (back) is out Thursday against the Spurs, independent NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

Porzingis will miss his first game of the season Thursday. In his absence, more minutes and usage could be available for Maxi Kleber, Dorian Finney-Smith and Dwight Powell.

Porzingis (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis was unable to return to Tuesday's game against the Rockets due to lower back stiffness. If he's unavailable Thursday, Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith should see increased playing time.

Porzingis is doubtful to return to Tuesday's game against the Rockets due to a lower back injury, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis struggled through Tuesday's contest, totaling nine points (2-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes before the injury was announced at the end of the third quarter. The Mavericks figure to be cautious with the 26-year-old given his injury history.

Porzingis recorded 18 points (7-20 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, four blocks, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes during a 103-95 win Saturday at Toronto.

Though he continued to have problems concerning field-goal percentage, Porzingis improved his stat line utilizing defense. He took advantage of the Raptors' substandard point output by recording eight defensive rebounds. Porzingis also blocked six field-goal attempts across his last two games, during which he played fewer than 30 minutes both times.

Porzingis chipped in 11 points (4-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two blocks and a steal during the Mavericks' 113-87 loss to the Hawks on Thursday.

Porzingis was active defensively but that is about the only silver lining. Even then, at times he looked overmatched by the physicality of Clint Capela and John Collins. Dallas was dysfunctional as a whole Thursday, so there will be better days ahead for Porzingis. He averaged 20.1 points on a career-high 47.6 field-goal percentage last season.

Porzingis will sit out Friday's preseason finale against the Bucks, Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis, Luka Doncic and Tim Hardaway are all out for rest. In three preseason appearances, Porzingis averaged 13.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 steals in 19.3 minutes.

Porzingis posted seven points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 111-101 preseason win over the Jazz.

Porzingis, unsurprisingly, had his minutes limited, but he was still able to make a strong two-way impact. The three assists were especially impressive, as he's never averaged more than 1.8 per game in his career.

Porzingis is expected to play most of his minutes at power forward, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports.

Obviously, Porzingis has the size and rim-protecting skills to play the five, but his mobility and outside shooting enable him to slide down to the nominal power forward spot, as well. That's where new head coach Jason Kidd plans to start Porzingis this season, and the hope is that Kidd will be able to unlock more parts of his game. Porzingis said he's talked with Kidd about his role within the offense and Kidd's goal is to put him in positions to utilize his unique skill set. "He wants me to be comfortable out there," Porzingis said. "I'm going to be able to post up more and be used in those situations." Despite his size, Porzingis has never been an overly productive back-to-the-basket player, but it looks as though the Mavs will try to develop that part of his game. If they're able to succeed, it could unlock more scoring opportunities for the big man, who was often relegated to standing around waiting for catch-and-shoot situations last season.

Porzingis finished Sunday's Game 7 against the Clippers with 16 points (6-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds and two steals in 43 minutes.

On the whole, it was a series of ups and downs for Porzingis, who was forced to pick his spots as a scorer with the ball so often in the hands of Luka Doncic. While the double-double was a nice bounceback for the big man, it's a fairly major concern for the Mavs that Porzingis scored in single digits three times during the seven-game series. On the surface, he remains the Mavs' No. 2 option, but Dallas leaned much more on Tim Hardaway Jr. for secondary scoring and playmaking in Round 1.

Porzingis tallied 18 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds and one block in 27 minutes during Sunday's 106-81 win over the Mavericks.

After sinking just 30 percent of his shots on Friday, Porzingis rebounded to hit 7-of-12 from the field. Through his first four games of the playoffs, the 25-year-old is averaging 15.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 three-pointers, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks on 46.8 percent field-goal shooting in that span. The fifth-year forward will look to parlay his efficient shooting effort into Game 5 on Wednesday.

Porzingis finished with nine points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists, three rebounds and a steal across 34 minutes in Friday's loss to the Clippers.

Porzingis had a rough day offensively and failed to make any sort of impact on either end of the court -- that was noticeable considering he had scored at least 14 points in each of his previous five contests. Through three games in the series, Porzingis is averaging 14.3 points per game while shooting 42.9 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from three-point range.

Porzingis amassed 20 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three steals and two blocks in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 127-121 victory over the Clippers.

Porzingis turned in a balanced and controlled performance as the Mavericks established an improbable 2-0 series lead over the Clippers. While certain aspects of his game are still coming around, he is looking good out there given his recent injury layoff. At this point, the Mavericks simply have to be thrilled that he is out there and while he is not on an official minutes restriction, you can rest assured the team is going to be getting him as much rest as possible on a nightly basis, without jeopardizing the ultimate outcome.

Porzingis totaled 18 points (6-10 FG, 2-2 FT, 4-5 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 26 minutes during Sunday's 136-121 loss to the Timberwolves.

Porzingis was one of the few Mavericks who did not see a minutes restriction in Sunday's loss. The seven-footer is still trying to get his feet under him after missing 10 of the final 14 games of the season. If healthy, the Mavericks will rely on a heavy dose of Porzingis in their playoff series against the Clippers. In the last two regular-season matchups with the Clippers, Porzingis averaged 16.5 points and 10.0 rebounds in 33.0 minutes.

Porzingis scored 21 points (9-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt) while adding 10 rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes during Friday's win over the Raptors.

It's the first double-double in almost a month for the veteran big, as Porzingis missed 10 games during that time with knee and ankle trouble. He's played in only 42 contests this season but been his usual productive self when on the court, averaging 20.2 points, 9.0 boards, 2.2 threes, 1.6 assists and 1.4 blocks.

Porzingis notched 19 points (7-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, an assist and a block across 22 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Pelicans.

Porzingis returned to the starting lineup following a seven-game absence and displayed an accurate touch from the field, needing just 22 minutes to sniff the 20-point plateau. Injuries are the biggest downside when it comes to Porzingis' fantasy value, but he should remain in the starting lineup as long as he's healthy -- especially with Dallas fighting to earn a play-in berth with only two games left in its schedule.

Porzingis (knee) is available Wednesday against the Pelicans, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The 25-year-old was considered questionable for Wednesday's contest, and he'll play after sitting out the front half of the back-to-back set Tuesday. Porzingis has played in only one of the past 11 games for the Mavericks, so the team figures to be cautious with his workload versus New Orleans.

Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Pelicans, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Right knee soreness has prevented Porzingis from playing in seven straight games, though he could return Wednesday. If he does, there's a chance he'll be on a minutes limit.

Porzingis (knee) will not play Tuesday at Memphis, but he could make his return Wednesday against New Orleans, Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News reports.

While the big man continues to deal with discomfort in his knee, it's an encouraging sign that he appears to be on track to play in at least a game or two before the start of the postseason. Porzingis has appeared in just one of the Mavs' last 10 contests.

Porzingis (knee) will remain sidelined for Sunday's matchup with the Cavaliers, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis is traveling with the team, which indicates he could still potentially return for Tuesday's tilt against the Grizzlies. The absence Sunday will mark his ninth game missed in the team's last ten games. It would certainly be advantageous for the big man to return prior to the regular season ending to get some reps before the playoffs commence.

Porzingis (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

As anticipated, Porzingis will remain out as he recovers from right knee soreness. It's not clear when he's expected to return, though coach Rick Carlisle says he expects the big man to play regular season games at some point.

Porzingis (knee), who is out Thursday against the Nets, is doubtful for Friday's contest against the Cavaliers, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Coach Rick Carlisle "[Anticipates] that [Porzingis] will play regular-season games at some point, but I don't know when." He also included the generic statement that Porzingis is "making progress." Fantasy managers at this point should be concerned that Porzingis may not return until the very end of the regular season.

Porzingis (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nets, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis will be sidelined for the seventh time in the last eight games due to right knee soreness. It's not yet clear when he'll return.

Porzingis (knee) will not play Tuesday against the Heat, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

As expected, Porzingis will sit out for the sixth time in the last seven games as he continues to deal with soreness in his right knee. At this point, Porzginis is without a clear timetable.

Porzinigs (knee) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Heat, Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News reports.

The big man has already missed five of the last six games due to soreness in his knee, and he appears on course to sit out at least one more contest as the Cavs head into a four-game week. At this point, having Porzingis back healthy in time for the postseason -- or play-in games -- is likely the Mavs' top priority.

Porzingis (knee) is out Saturday against the Wizards and Sunday against the Kings.

Porzingis will miss two games due to right knee soreness. In his place, Dwight Powell, Maxi Kleber (lower leg) and Willie Cauley-Stein could see more minutes.

Porzingis (knee) is out for Saturday's matchup against the Wizards, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis suffered a right knee injury during Thursday's game against the Pistons, and it will force him to sit out Saturday on the first half of a back-to-back set. In his absence, Maxi Kleber (lower leg), Dwight Powell and Willie Cauley-Stein are candidates to see more minutes.

Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Saturday's contest against the Wizards, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

Porzingis suffered a knee injury during Thursday's contest against the Pistons after he was previously dealing with an ankle injury. If he's out Saturday, more minutes would be available for Maxi Kleber (leg), Dwight Powell and Willie Cauley-Stein.

Porzingis (knee) will not return to Thursday's game against the Pistons.

Porzingis had to leave the game in the second half due to soreness in his right knee. He had gone for 11 points on 11 field-goal attempts prior to leaving. The injury doesn't sound incredibly serious, but Porzingis should be considered questionable at the moment for Saturday's game against the Wizards.

Porzingis (ankle) will be available for Thursday's game against Detroit.

As expected, the big man will be back in the starting lineup after missing the last three games with a sprained ankle. Coach Rick Carlisle intimated that Porzingis won't have a minutes limit, but the Mavs will likely keep an eye on his workload. With that said, Dallas may need more out of Porzinigs considering Luka Doncic (elbow) will not play Thursday.

Porzingis (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's contest against the Pistons.

After three missed games due to a sprained left ankle, Porzingis is expected to return to the court, which means Maxi Kleber or Dwight Powell will likely return to the bench. This month, Porzingis has averaged 20.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 34.2 minutes.

Porzingis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

The big man was doubtful earlier in the day, so this appears to be a step in the right direction as he looks to return from a three-game absence. Over his last five healthy games, Porzingis averaged 18.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals.

Porzingis (ankle) is doubtful for Thursday's matchup against the Pistons, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

A sprained left ankle has kept Porzingis out over the past three games, and he's expected to miss a fourth contest Thursday. In his absence, Maxi Kleber (back) is a strong candidate to start, though he's questionable.

Porzingis (ankle) won't play Tuesday against Golden State, Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The 25-year-old was considered doubtful for Tuesday's contest, so it's no surprise to see he won't be available for the second half of the back-to-back set. Porzingis will be sidelined for the third straight game with his next chance to take the court coming Thursday at Detroit.

Porzingis (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Golden State, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis looks like he will likely miss his third game in a row due to a sprained left ankle. If he is ruled out as expected, Dwight Powell and Maxi Kleber could see increased playing time.

Porzingis (ankle) won't play Monday against the Kings, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

As anticipated, Porzingis will miss Monday's matchup with an ankle injury. His next opportunity to return will arrive Tuesday against Golden State.

Porzingis (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Kings.

He was initially questionable, so this is a step in the wrong direction as the 10:00 PM ET tip approaches. At this juncture, Porzingis is likely to miss a second straight game, while fellow frontcourt mate Maxi Kleber is still considered questionable due to a bruised back.

Porzingis (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game against the Kings, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis missed Saturday's win over the Lakers due to a left ankle sprain, and his status is still up in the air for Monday's outing. Dwight Powell went off for 25 points Saturday in the absence of Porzingis.

Porzingis (ankle) is out Saturday against the Lakers, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis will miss his first game since April 12. In his absence, more minutes should be available for Maxi Kleber (back), Willie Cauley-Stein and other frontcourt players.

Porzingis (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis left Thursday's contest against the Lakers due to a sprained ankle. He may test the ankle before Saturday's game to determine if he's able to play. If Porzingis is ruled out, more playing time would be available for Dwight Powell, Willie Cauley-Stein Boban Marjanovic.

Porzingis will not return to Thursday's game against the Lakers after he sprained his left ankle in the third quarter.

Porzingis went limping to the locker room late in the third quarter after rolling his left ankle, which will be an injury to monitor going forward. Across 29 minutes, Porzingis had been having a nice game with 19 points, six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes. If he has to miss any time, Dwight Powell and Willie Cauley-Stein could see increased workloads.

Porzingis had 19 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in Wednesday's win over Detroit

Luka Doncic handled most of the heavy lifting for Dallas, but it was nonetheless a nice bounceback effort for the big man, who was coming off of an ugly, nine-point (3-14 FG) effort against the Spurs on Sunday. Porzingis' three steals were his most in any game since March of last season.

Porzingis registered 23 points (8-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds and two blocked shots Friday in a loss to the Knicks.

Porzingis finished with his fourth double-double over his past five games and swatted two shots for the third time over that span. He has also hit at least one three-pointer in each of his 18 games since March 1. On the season, Porzingis is averaging 20.8 points, 9.4 boards, 1.6 blocks and 2.3 three-pointers.

Porzingis (rest) is unavailable for Monday's game against the 76ers.

The 25-year-old was considered questionable for right knee injury management and won't be suiting up for Monday's contest. Maxi Kleber and Nicolo Melli should be more involved in the frontcourt, and Dwight Powell figures to see more run at center for the Mavericks.

Porzingis (injury management) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Philadelphia.

The big man is not injured, but it looks like the Mavs are considering holding him out for rest purposes on the second half of a back-to-back. Porzingis looked great in Sunday's loss to the Spurs, finishing with 31 points, 15 boards, three assists and two bocks in 36 minutes.

Porzingis recorded 31 points (12-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 36 minutes in Sunday's loss against the Spurs.

Porzingis extended his double-double streak to three games with another impressive performance Sunday, though this game could easily be catalogued as one of his best outings of the entire campaign -- the 31-point output represents his second-best scoring effort of the campaign, and the 15-rebound tally is his third-best effort on the glass to date. Porzingis has been playing better and better with each passing game over the last few weeks, and he has scored in double digits while grabbing at least eight rebounds in 11 straight appearances -- with five double-doubles over that span.

Porzingis tallied 26 points (10-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 17 rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 33 minutes during Thursday's 116-101 win over the Bucks.

The 25-year-old has now posted two double-doubles in a row since missing two games with a sprained right wrist earlier this month. Porzingis played both games of a back-to-back set for the first time since Feb. 3-4, so it's possible the seventh-seeded Mavericks are letting him play out the rest of the season without restrictions. The fifth-year center has a real shot at being a difference-maker for fantasy managers the rest of the way.

Porzingis doesn't appear on the Mavericks' injury report and is expected to be available for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Barring a late change in plans, Porzingis will play in the second half of the back-to-back set after logging 23 points and 12 rebounds in 36 minutes in his return from a two-game absence due to a sprained wrist in Wednesday's loss to the Rockets. Porzingis hasn't played in a back-to-back set since early February.

Porzingis notched 23 points (10-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, an assist and a block across 36 minutes in Wednesday's loss against the Rockets.

Porzingis co-led the Mavericks in scoring in this loss, as he finished with 23 points just like Luka Doncic in his return following a two-game absence, though he also posted a double-double thanks to his 10 rebounds -- Porzingis has accomplished that feat twice over his last five appearances. The Latvian big man has scored in double digits while grabbing eight or more rebounds in nine games in a row and owns a very high floor as long as he remains healthy.

Porzingis (wrist) will play Wednesday against the Rockets, Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 Houston reports.

As expected, following a two-game absence with a sprained right wrist, Porzingis will be back Wednesday. Since the start of March, he's averaged 19.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 blocks in 31.9 minutes.

Coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday that Porzingis (wrist) is feeling better and that he is expected to play Wednesday, Mark Followill of Fox Sports Southwest reports.

It was previously reported that Porzingis was questionable for Wednesday, but it sounds like he's closer to probable despite a sprained right wrist. If he does return, Porzingis would likely return to his regular role in the starting lineup.

Porzingis (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Houston, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis has been battling knee and wrist injuries of late, which have caused him to miss the last two games. He has a chance to return Wednesday, which would decrease the workload of Nicolo Melli.

Porzingis (wrist) won't play Monday against the Jazz, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The 25-year-old has apparently been battling a sprained right wrist over the past few weeks and will now be unavailable due to the injury. Coach Rick Carlisle was uncertain if Porzingis would be forced to miss any time beyond Monday. Boban Majanovic could receive a second straight start at center for Dallas.

Porzingis (wrist) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against Utah.

The Mavs held the big man out of Saturday's win over Washington on the second night of a back-to-back, but he's listed on the injury report with a sprained right wrist. With Porzingis now unlikely to be available Monday, Boban Marjanovic could be set for another start opposite Rudy Gobert.

Porzingis (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Utah.

Porzingis missed Saturday's game as it was on the second half of a back-to-back, but he remains uncertain for Monday due to a right knee injury. The team will provide another update on the 25-year-old's status a little closer to Monday's contest.

Porzingis will not play in Saturday's game against the Wizards for right knee injury management, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis and the Mavericks are playing in the second night of a back-to-back set, so this news is not too surprising. His absence should create an opportunity for Dwight Powell to see extended minutes, as well as Maxi Kleber (leg) should he get the green light. Boban Marjanovic could also get some run.

Porzingis finished Wednesday's win over Boston with 19 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocks in 32 minutes.

The big man accounted for three of Dallas' 19 three-pointers as a team, and he contributed across the stat sheet in the 113-108 victory. Porzingis' five combined steals and blocks were his most since Feb. 8 (five blocks vs. MIN), and it was the first time all season that he posted multiple blocks and multiple steals in the same game.

Porzingis produced 20 points (9-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt), nine rebounds, five assists, two blocked shots and a steal across 27 minutes in Monday's 127-106 win over the Thunder.

After resting Saturday, Porzingis returned with an efficient stat line in only 27 minutes on the floor. Porzingis did a good job of limiting Moses Brown, who posted excellent nighly numbers coming into this contest. The Thunder's new star was limited to only six points and nine rebounds.

Porzingis is starting Monday's game against the Thunder, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

As expected, Porzingis will rejoin the starting five after sitting out Saturday for rest. Boban Marjanovic will head back to a bench role as a result.

Porzingis is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Thunder.

The Mavs rested Porzingis for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, but all signs point to the star big man returning to the starting five Monday night. In eight games since the All-Star break, Porzingis has averaged 21.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 blocks in 31.9 minutes.

Porzingis (rest) is out Saturday against the Pelicans, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

As expected, the big man will get the night off following a 38-minute effort Friday. In his absence, Maxi Kleber, Dwight Powell and Nicolo Melli could see expanded roles.

Porzingis (rest) is doubtful Saturday against the Pelicans.

After playing 38 minutes during Friday's game, Porzingis will likely get Saturday off to rest his right knee. Assuming that's the case, Maxi Kleber, Dwight Powell and newly-acquired Nicolo Melli could see extra minutes.

Porzingis logged 38 minutes in Friday's game against the Pacers and is uncertain regarding his status for Saturday's matchup with the Pelicans, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Porzingis was active during his 38 minutes on the court, as he accumulated 31 points (12-18 FG, 3-9 3PT, 4-6 FT), 18 rebounds, three assists and one block. It sounds like the heavy workload is jeopardizing his status for Saturday due to it being second night in a back-to-back set. More clarity on his status will be gained one's the Mavericks' injury report comes out.

Porzingis notched 31 points (12-28 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 18 rebounds, three assists and a block across 38 minutes in Friday's loss against the Pacers.

Porzingis looked like his vintage self and delivered an excellent performance on both ends of the court, reminiscing what he used to do while playing for the Knicks a few years ago. Porzingis took advantage of the extra usage caused by the absence of Luka Doncic (back), and even though his numbers will move back to earth once Doncic returns, this performance should be an encouraging sign for fantasy managers who continue to trust in Porzingis on a nightly basis.

Porzingis scored 29 points (11-23 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT) to go along with nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in a 128-108 victory over the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Porzingis had an impressive two-way performance in their blowout victory. The center averaged just 11.7 points over his previous three games prior to Wednesday's contest, so it was good to see him get back into a rhythm offensively. Porzingis' recent shooting struggles have not impacted his defense, as he has recorded multiple blocks in five of his last six games.

Porzingis totaled 12 points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots and a steal across 25 minutes in Sunday's 132-92 win over the Trail Blazers.

Porzingis had a relatively quiet night in the scoring column, but he made his mark by crashing the boards and swatting a pair of shots on defense. The big man has blocked at least two shots in four of his past five games and is averaging 1.6 swats, along with 19.7 points and 8.6 rebounds, in 26 games this season.

Porzingis posted 11 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 13 rebounds and two blocks in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 105-89 win over the Clippers.

Wednesday marked Porzingis' worst scoring effort since Jan. 29 in Utah, where he also scored 11 points on 14 shots. The big man coughed up the ball as well, giving away four turnovers against the Clippers. His 13 rebounds and two blocks helped salvage the performance, but that's nothing too out of the ordinary for Porzingis, especially as he's picked up his play over the past month.

Porzingis posted 22 points (9-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and a blocked shot across 32 minutes in Monday's 109-99 loss to the Clippers.

Porzingis continues to be a popular fantasy option due to his dual eligibility on many DFS platforms. Although his shot was dialed in on Monday, he failed to bring in his usually-prolific rebounding numbers for the second consecutive game.

Porzingis recorded 25 points (10-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt), six rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal Saturday in a 116-103 win at Denver.

Porzingis supplied one of his better games against Denver. It was the second time this season that he scored 25 points with at least 10 field goals and five three-pointers made. The Mavericks utilized Porzingis' effort Saturday to record their fourth win (across five games) in March. Porzingis elevated his play across those four wins by averaging 22.3 points and shooting 46.4 percent from three.

Porzingis (knee) is listed as out for Thursday's game against Oklahoma City.

The big man is on the injury report with a right knee designation, but it's clear the Mavs are simply resting him -- as well as Luka Doncic -- on the second night of a back-to-back set. Porzingis began the second half with 28 points and 14 rebounds in 34 minutes against the Spurs on Wednesday night. Expect the big man to return to action Saturday in Denver.

Porzingis finished with 28 points (11-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 14 rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 115-104 victory over the Spurs.

Porzingis led the way for the Mavericks with an efficient 28 points, although outside of his double-double, the overall production was lacking. They currently occupy the eighth seed in the Western Conference, a position they would undoubtedly like to improve upon. For that to be the case, Porzingis is going to have to put together a strong second half to the season, starting with being able to maintain his health.

Porzingis notched 19 points (7-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and 13 rebounds across 34 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Thunder.

Porzingis has delivered back-to-back double-doubles but offered limited value aside from that. He failed to establish himself as a go-to player on offense despite the absence of Luka Doncic and ended delivering a strong, yet unimpressive, performance.

Porzingis registered 17 points (5-15 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block across 33 minutes in Monday's win over the Magic.

Porzingis had a rough night from the field and needed 15 shots to record 17 points, but he still finished with a double-double while making his presence felt on both ends of the court. This was Porzingis' seventh double-double of the season and his first one since Feb. 8, as he was coming off four straight games in which he grabbed single-digit boards.

Porzingis (back) is available for Monday's game at Orlando.

The 25-year-old was considered probable with stiffness in his lower back and will play Monday, as expected. Porzingis returned from a three-game absence Saturday and had 18 points (7-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, three blocks, two assists and one steal in 26 minutes.

Porzingis (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Magic, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis recently missed three games due to lower back stiffness, before returning Saturday and posting 18 points across 26 minutes. It looks like Porzingis will be available once again Monday, though it's not ideal that he is still popping up on the injury report.

Porzingis totaled 18 points (7-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, three blocked shots, two assists and a steal across 26 minutes in Saturday's 115-98 win over the Nets.

Although he was on a minute restriction, the 7-3 center had a massive size advantage over the Nets, who were undersized without Kevin Durant's presence. His minutes will increase in the coming weeks, assuming he doesn't re-aggravate his back injury.

Porzingis (back) is available Saturday against the Nets.

The 25-year-old missed the last three games with a back issue and was considered questionable for Saturday, but he was upgraded to probable earlier in the day. Porzingis should reclaim his starting role and won't face a specific minutes restriction, though coach Rick Carlisle said he doesn't expect the big man to play minutes in the high 30s, per Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News.

Porzingis (back) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against the Nets.

Back soreness has forced Porzingis to miss the past three games. However, it looks like he'll be making a return Saturday. Across his past eight appearances, the big man has averaged 22.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 blocks in 29.6 minutes.

Porzingis (back) is officially considered as questionable for Friday's game against the Nets.

Porzingis has been sidelined for the Mavericks prevous three games. However, he was able to practice with the team Friday, which indicates he is trending in the right direction. The team will presumably wait to see how the big man is feeling during pregame warmups before making a final decision on his status.

Porzingis (back) practiced Friday, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis has missed three straight games, but a return seems to be on the horizon. For now, he should be considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets.

Porzingis (back) will not play in Thursday's game against the Sixers, Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Porzingis moved from questionable to doubtful earlier in the day, and the team has now confirmed that he'll miss a third straight game as he deals with soreness in his lower back. Dwight Powell will likely be set for another start in Porzingis' place.

Porzingis (back) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Thursday's matchup against the 76ers.

Back soreness will likely force Porzingis to miss Thursday's action, and it will mark his third straight absence. In his presumed absence, Maxi Kleber (ankle), James Johnson, Willie Cauley-Stein and Dwight Powell are all candidates to see extra minutes.

Porzingis (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Back stiffness has caused Porzingis to miss the past two games, but he could be back in action Thursday. If he's out again, Maxi Kleber (ankle), James Johnson and Dwight Powell are all candidates to see extra run in the frontcourt.

Porzingis (back) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis will be sidelined for his second game in a row due to a sore back. It will mark the 13th game the 25-year-old has missed already this season. With Porzingis sidelined during Monday's win over Memphis, Dwight Powell received a start and posted six points, four rebounds, three assists and one block across 27 minutes.

Porzingis (back) is unavailable Monday against the Grizzlies, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The 25-year-old was considered questionable for Monday's matchup with Memphis due to tightness in his lower back, and he'll end up missing his first game since Jan. 30. Willie Cauley-Stein could join the starting lineup for Dallas in his absence. Porzingis should be considered questionable for the second half of the back-to-back set Tuesday versus Boston.

Porzingis is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Memphis due to tightness in his lower back.

Dallas hasn't played in more than a week due to postponements, so this is the first we're hearing of the issue. If Porzingis is ultimately held out, the Mavs could pivot to Willie Cauley-Stein, who's played double-digit minutes off the bench in five of his last six appearances.

Porzingis and the Mavericks will not play Friday against the Rockets, as the game has been postponed, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Due to severe weather in Texas, the Mavericks will have a second straight game postponed. The next opportunity to play arrives Monday against the Grizzlies. However, that game is also scheduled to be played in Texas.

Porzingis and the Mavericks will not play Wednesday against Detroit after the game was postponed due to severe weather in the Dallas area, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

In another bizarre development in a bizarre NBA season, the governor of Texas issued a state of emergency that will wipe out Wednesday night's game. The Mavs were already on a two-game week, so they'll now have just one scheduled contest -- Friday at Houston -- in Week 10.

Porzingis supplied 18 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and a steal across 31 minutes in Sunday's loss against the Trail Blazers.

Porzingis ended just two rebounds shy of what would've been his sixth double-double of the season, and there's no question he's trending in the right direction of late. He has four double-doubles in eight games this month and has surpassed the 20-point mark four times in that span as well, so he's finally looking like the superstar the Mavs have been waiting for him to become after missing considerable time due to injury.

Porzingis notched 36 points (13-21 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, an assist and a block across 32 minutes in Friday's win over the Pelicans.

Porzingis was limited to just 19 minutes Wednesday against the Hawks due to foul trouble, but he bounced back admirably here and scored more than 30 points for the first time this season. Porzingis already showed glimpses of being his old self offensively, however, as he has scored 24 or more points in four of his last six games. While Porzingis is not likely to reach the 30-point mark on a regular basis due to the fact that he shares offensive touches with Luka Doncic, he's clearly trending in the right direction and a boost in his scoring figures would be huge for his fantasy upside. He also has four double-doubles over his last seven games.

Porzingis scored 15 points (6-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) to go along with four rebounds and a steal across 19 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Hawks.

Porzingis played a season-low 19 minutes, though no injury was announced that suggests he was unavailable to play. He did pick up three fouls in the second quarter, but still logged 13:15 of playing time in the first half. Perhaps most concerning was that Porzingis was subbed out with 8:28 remaining in the final quarter, yet didn't return to the floor as the team made a run to earn a comeback victory. When he was playing, Porzingis scored the ball fairly well, though he did struggle from three-point range and is shooting just 32.6 percent from distance on the campaign.

Porzingis finished with 27 points (10-19 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, six blocks and four assists in 31 minutes during Monday's 127-122 victory over the Timberwolves.

That's more like it. Porzingis turned in his best performance of the season, reminding us of his tremendous fantasy upside. he has climbed his way up to be the 35th ranked player in standard leagues and after a slow start, his arrow is absolutely pointing in the right direction. The cloud of missed games continues to hang over his head but other than that minor issue, he is primed to take off from here and could flirt with second-round value moving forward.

Porzingis had 18 points (7-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists Saturday in a 134-132 win over Golden State.

Porzingis now owns five double-doubles this season, three of which he recorded across the Mavericks' past four games. Porzingis averaged 21.5 points and 9.0 rebounds during that span, quite similar to the production he provided last season (20.4 PPG, 9.5 RPG).

Porzingis totaled 25 points (9-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks across only 25 minutes in a 147-116 loss to the Warriors on Thursday.

Porzingis had a very efficient game for the Mavericks on Thursday. He only played 25 minutes because Golden State broke the game open late in the third quarter and carried it over into the fourth. The big man scored 15 of his 25 points in the third quarter by hitting multiple threes and three mid-range jump shots. Porzingis has the ability to score from all three levels and remains one of the best scoring big men in the league.

Porzingis will play in Thursday's game against Golden State, Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News reports.

As expected, Porzingis will be available Thursday as the Mavs play on the second night of a back-to-back set. He saw 34 minutes of action in Wednesday night's win over the Hawks, finishing with 24 points, 11 boards, two assists and one steal. This will be the second back-to-back this season in which Porzingis has played both halves.

Porzingis doesn't appear on the Mavericks' injury report and appears set to play Thursday versus Golden State in the second half of a back-to-back set for Dallas, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Head coach Rick Carlisle suggested earlier in the week that he wasn't sure if Porzingis was ready to play both ends of back-to-back sets, even though the 25-year-old already played 33 minutes Jan. 17 against the Bulls and 34 minutes Jan. 18 against the Raptors. Though Porzingis is now even further removed from the meniscus surgery that sidelined him to begin the season, Carlisle's comments suggest that that Mavericks may look to manage his playing time Thursday, to some extent. Porzingis logged 34 minutes in Wednesday's 122-116 win over the Hawks, finishing with 24 points (10-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal.

Porzingis scored 24 points (10-20 FG, 1-6 3PT, 3-3 FT) to go along with 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 34 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Hawks.

Porzingis recorded his second consecutive double-double and also marked the first time he's topped 20 points in any of his last five games. However, his box score would have looked even better had he not been ice cold from three-point range. Porzingis' struggles from beyond the arc continue a worrying trend, as he is shooting a career-worst 29.0 percent from three this season.

Porzingis registered 19 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks, an assist and a steal across 34 minutes in Monday's loss against the Suns.

Porzingis has now gone four straight games without reaching the 20-point mark, and he has been struggling from the field during Dallas' ongoing six-game losing streak. Porzingis is averaging 16.0 points but is shooting just 36.9 percent from the field during that four-game span.

Porzingis (rest) is out for Saturday's game against the Suns, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

The big man will get the night off for rest on the second half of a back-to-back set. In his absence, Dwight Powell, Dorian Finney-Smith and Willie Cauley-Stein are all candidates to see more run.

Porzingis is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Suns for rest purposes.

The Mavericks will be playing the second night of a back-to-back set, which is the reason for this potential rest game. Porzingis accumulated 11 points (4-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and nine rebounds acrross 25 minutes in a loss to Utah on Friday. Willie Cauley-Stein and Dwight Powell would presumably be the prime beneficiaries if the 25-year-old big man ultimitely sits out.

Porzingis tallied 11 points (4-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and nine rebounds in a loss to Utah on Friday.

Porzingis was limited to 25 minutes due, in part, to five fouls, and he struggled to produce while he was on the floor, totaling a season-low 11 points. He salvaged his stat line somewhat by pulling down nine boards, though he also failed to register a blocked shot for the first time this season. Porzingis has plenty of fantasy value with per-game averages of 18.6 points, 8.0 boards and 1.6 blocks, so there's little reason to panic after one subpar game, especially given the fact that he was matched up against one of the league's dominant defensive centers in Rudy Gobert.

Porzingis (knee) isn't on the injury report for Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Porzingis sat out the second half of a back-to-back set Saturday due to injury management, but he'll return for Monday's contest. The 25-year-old has topped 20 points in each of his last four appearances, averaging 22.8 points and 9.5 rebounds over 32.5 minutes per game during that time.

Porzingis (knee) is inactive for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

The 25-year-old will sit out the second half of the back-to-back set Saturday after putting up 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3PT, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 33 minutes Friday against the Spurs. Willie Cauley-Stein, James Johnson and Josh Green could see increased run for the Mavs. Porzingis should be back in action Monday versus the Nuggets.

Porzingis has been downgraded to doubtful for Saturday's game against the Rockets due to right knee injury recovery.

The Mavericks look like they're going to play it safe with Porzingis on the second half of a back-to-back sit, likely sitting Porzingis for rest. Assuming he's sidelined, Willie Cauley-Stein, James Johnson and Josh Green are candidates to see extra run.

Porzingis recorded 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3PT, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 33 minutes during the 122-117 win against San Antonio on Friday.

Porzingis has been a welcome addition from injury for the Mavericks and continued his excellent play in the win Friday. The forward had sat out most of the season thus far recovering from a knee injury, but has been stellar since his debut. It took him a match or two to get his feet back, but Porzingis was just shy of posting back-to-back double-doubles. He is a significant piece to the puzzle for Dallas and will remain viable moving forward.

Porzingis led the way with 27 points (12-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and 13 rebounds while also adding four assists and one block in 31 minutes during the Mavs' 124-112 win over the Pacers on Wednesday.

With Luka Doncic struggling from the floor, Porzingis once again put the team on his shoulders. He led the team in scoring, rebounding and field goals made while also tying for the team lead in field goal attempts. His 27 points were a season-high and his third consecutive 20-point performance.

Porzingis had 23 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and one assist in Monday's 116-93 loss to the Raptors.

Porzingis was tasked to lead Dallas as star teammate Luka Doncic was held in check by the Raptors defense. Despite recently returning from an ankle injury, he almost recorded a 20-point double-double. It is games like this where Porzingis can shine and maximize his fantasy value with the Mavericks.

Porzingis will play in Monday's game against the Raptors, Callie Caplan of the Dallas Morning News reports.

This is great news for Porzingis, who will play both halves of the Mavs' first back-to-back since he debuted last week Wednesday. Porzingis saw a season-high 33 minutes in Sunday's loss to Chicago, finishing with 20 points, eight rebounds and two blocks.

Porzingis doesn't appear on the Mavericks' injury report for Monday's game against the Raptors, signaling that he'll be available for the second half of the back-to-back set.

Those planning on locking Porzingis into weekly lineups or using him in DFS contests will still want to verify his availability ahead of the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff, but the big man looks poised to suit up Monday, despite logging 33 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Bulls. After missing the Mavericks' first nine games of the season while recovering from surgery to repair a meniscus tear, Porzingis hasn't needed much time to ramp up since returning to the lineup last week. In his first three games, Porzingis has seen his minutes jump from 21 to 29 to 33.

Porzingis logged 20 points (9-19 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and two blocked shots across 33 minutes in Sunday's 117-101 loss to the Bulls.

The Mavericks were overworked with five rotation players absent, but Porzingis put in another encouraging outing as he reacclimates to full-contact play. His shot is still a bit rusty, as he's converted only 26 percent of his usually dependable three-point shots since his return to action. Over the next few weeks, Porzingis' floor should stabilize as he regains his footing.

Porzingis (ankle) is listed as available to play in Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Despite spraining his left ankle during Friday's loss to the Bucks, Porzingis will be available for his third game in a row. The 25-year-old is coming off a double-double in last outing.

Porzingis is probable for Sunday's game against the Bulls due to a sprained left ankle.

Porzingis has emerged from Friday's loss to the Bucks with a sprained ankle, but we should still expect him to see the court Sunday. He saw 29 minutes during Friday's game, posting 15 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks and one assist.

Porzingis totaled 15 points (6-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 29 minutes in Friday's 112-109 loss to the Bucks.

After playing the first five to six minutes of each quarter in his first game, Porzingis was able to play longer stretches Friday night en route to his first double-double of the season. In the two games since his return from meniscus surgery, Porzingis has shot 34.2 percent from the field, going 12-for-35.

Porzingis (knee) will be available Friday against the Bucks.

As expected, Porzingis will be available for a second straight game. During his season debut on Wednesday, he posted 16 points, four rebounds and two blocks in 21 minutes.

Porzingis is considered probable for Friday's game against Milwaukee due to a left ankle sprain, Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News reports.

The issue doesn't look to be anything serious, but it's something to monitor considering Porzingis just made his season debut Wednesday night. In 21 minutes, Porzingis posted 16 points, four rebounds and two blocks in a win over Charlotte.

Porzingis (knee) went for 16 points (6-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt), four rebounds and two blocks over 21 minutes in Wednesday's 104-93 victory over the Hornets.

After undergoing meniscus surgery in early October that cost him the first nine games of the season, Porzingis played about the first five to six minutes of each quarter in his debut. Despite the minutes restriction, he still managed to put up the second most shots on the team. The Mavs have a day off before traveling to Milwaukee on Friday.

Porzingis (knee) will start Wednesday against the Hornets and have an unspecified minutes restriction, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Coach Rick Carlisle doesn't have a specific number of minutes in mind, but he's considering a "range of minutes" for Porzingis depending who is available and how the game unfolds. The 25-year-old hasn't seen game action since August and underwent meniscus surgery in early October, so the Mavs are likely to exercise some caution.

Porzingis (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game at Charlotte.

The 25-year-old was poised to make his season debut Monday against the Pelicans before the game was postponed, and he remains on track to play Wednesday. According to Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News, Porzingis is expected to start versus the Hornets, though his workload figures to remain limited in his first game action since August.

With Monday's game between the Mavericks and Pelicans postponed, Porzingis' 2020-21 debut is on hold.

While the virus is wreaking havoc on the Mavs' roster, the good news for Dallas is that, prior to the postponement, Porzingis had been cleared to take the floor for the first time since tearing his meniscus back in August. For now, the hope is that Porzingis could debut Wednesday in Charlotte, though it's possible that game could ultimately be postponed, as well.

Porzingis (knee) will make his season debut Monday night against the Pelicans, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

The Mavs have been careful in ramping up Porzingis' workload in recent weeks, but after bumping him up to "questionable" on Sunday night, Porzingis has now been cleared to make his first appearance since suffering a torn meniscus in the NBA bubble back in August. The big man will be a welcomed addition for fantasy managers who stashed him on IR through the first three weeks, though his workload will likely be limited for at least his first few games back.

Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Porzingis has yet to appear in a game for the Mavericks this year as he works his way back from a torn meniscus, but he has a chance to return for Monday's contest. Even if he's unable to go Monday, coach Rick Carlisle is optimistic that he'll be able to return to game action soon.

Coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that Porzingis (knee) is nearing a return and could be back within the next 7-to-10 days, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports. "In terms of a timetable, we're not talking weeks," Carlise said. "We're talking some time in the next week, week-and-a-half, if all things continue to go well."

This is an encouraging development for Porzingis, who was able to return to practice around the end of last month. Given the big man's history, the Mavs will be cautious as he works back from a torn meniscus, but it looks as though he could be back in the lineup within the next three or four games. Porzingis has already been ruled out of Thursday's game in Denver, but after that he'll likely be evaluated on a game-to-game basis.

Coach Rick Carlisle said Porzingis (knee) was a "full-go" at practice Tuesday, Mark Followill of Fox Sports Southwest reports.

Carlisle added that a return for Porzingis in the next couple of weeks "isn't farfetched" as he makes his way back from a torn meniscus. The 25-year-old will likely see his playing time slowly ramped up when he returns, but his return will put a dent in playing time for Willie Cauley-Stein and Dwight Powell. For now, it's looking like the 7-foot-3 center is set for a return in early to mid-January.

Coach Rick Carlisle said Friday that Porzingis (knee) is "weeks, not months" away from his return, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis was cleared to participate in 5-on-zero work in practice last week, but he still has some time remaining before he can return to game action. A specific timetable for Porzingis' return hasn't yet been established as he works his way back from a torn meniscus, but Dwight Powell and Willie Cauley-Stein should continue to see increased playing time while the 7-3 center is sidelined.

Porzingis (knee) was recently cleared to participate in 5-on-zero work in practice, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The 25-year-old will also travel with the team on the opening road trip of the season with plans of participating in at least one practice. Porzingis continues to progress in his recover from a torn meniscus, though it's unclear when he'll be able to take the court for the Mavericks after missing the start of the season.

Porzingis (knee) is on a 'very positive' trajectory in his return from a torn meniscus, Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News reports.

While the team has ruled out Porzingis for opening night, coach Rick Carlisle on Sunday said the big man is recovering well and is doing light treadmill work. The 25-year-old's health is a top priority for the Mavericks, as the team likely won't be extremely successful without him in the lineup. Fantasy owners will hope Porzingis is ready for a return around January.

Porzingis is expected to miss the start of the 2020-21 season as he recovers from right knee surgery, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports.

The big man suffered a torn right meniscus during Round 1 of the playoffs, and Mavs president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson revealed Monday that Porzingis is not expected to be cleared for on-court activity until around Jan. 1. At that point, he'll likely need at least a few weeks to work back up to speed, so it's possible Porzingis could miss roughly the first month of the season. In his first year with the Mavs, Porzingis appeared in 57 games and averaged 20.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, 18 assists and 2.0 blocks.

Porzingis underwent surgery on his torn right meniscus.

Porzingis suffered the injury during Game 1 of the Mavericks' first-round playoff series against the Clippers. It was initially unclear if he would opt for surgery or not, but he's decided to go under the knife. There is not currently a timetable for Porzingis' return, though it seems possible, if not likely, he'll be able to participate in training camp. However, it's unclear when next season may begin, with initial estimates being anywhere from January to March.

Porzingis (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus and will not play in the remainder of the Round 1 series against the Clippers.

Porzingis has been dealing with persistent right knee soreness, and after team doctors were able to get a better look, he's been diagnosed with a torn meniscus. He won't be returning to play against the Clippers, and, without him, the Mavericks' chances of advancing are slim. Even if Dallas pulls a miracle upset coming out of a 3-2 hole, it's not clear if Porzingis would be available for Round 2 or any future rounds. Surgery is a possibility for the big man, who missed all of last season due to a torn ACL suffered in 2017-18.

Porzingis (knee) did not practice Friday and is doubtful for Sunday's Game 6 against the Clippers, Dorothy J. Gentry of The Athletic reports.

Though postponements gave Porzingis more time to heal, it sounds like his right knee soreness is extremely persistent, and we shouldn't expect him to play in a crucial Game 6 with the Mavericks down 3-2. Assuming Porzingis is out, Trey Burke is likely to start again and see extended run.

Porzingis (knee) will be a game-time call for Thursday's Game 6 against the Clippers, but coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that he's "not optimistic" about the big man's chances to play, Bobby Karalla of Mavs.com reports.

Carlise went on to note that Porzingis has been "working around the clock" to treat his sore knee, and he added that he "desperately wants to play." However, the prospects of that happening appear relatively slim with only one day between games. After a 34-point, 13-rebound effort in Game 3, Porzingis has missed the Mavs' last two contests, including a lopsided, 154-111 loss in Game 5.

Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Thursday's Game 6 against the Clippers.

Porzingis has missed Games 4 and 5, and while the Mavericks were able to pull off a miracle victory via a last-second Luka Doncic three-pointer in Game 4, Dallas was dismantled in Game 5, losing 154-111. Ultimately, if the Mavericks want a real chance of upsetting the Clippers, Porzingis will need to be available. If the big man sits again Thursday, Trey Burke should continue seeing a boost in workload and role.

Porzingis (knee) is expected to be a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Clippers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

An MRI on the big man's sore right knee came back clean, but he's still dealing with enough discomfort that he was held out of Sunday's Game 4. The hope is that with another day of rest he'll be able to return to the lineup, but the Mavs may not make a final call until close to the 9:00pm ET tip.

Porzingis (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Clippers, Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News reports.

The Mavs still haven't released the results of Porzingis' MRI, but the fact that he's questionable to play Tuesday is a positive indication that he's not dealing with any serious damage. The big man was initially expected to play in Sunday's overtime victory before being scratched just before tip-off. In Game 3 on Friday, Porzingis posted 34 points and 13 rebounds in 38 minutes.

The Mavericks scratched Porzingis from the lineup ahead of Sunday's Game 4 matchup with the Clippers due to a sore right knee.

Porzingis had been listed as probable on the injury report ahead of the contest with a bruised left heel, but Dallas included him in its initial starting five that was released within an hour before the 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff. However, the big man appears to experience problems with his knee during the Mavs' pregame warmups, prompting Dallas to rule him out in a late surprise. With Porzingis on the bench, Trey Burke will check into the starting five as part of a three-guard lineup featuring Luka Doncic and Tim Hardaway.

Porzingis (heel) will start at center Sunday in Dallas' Game 4 matchup with the Clippers, Mavericks radio play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Cooperstein reports.

Dallas labeled Porzingis as probable on the injury report with a bruised left heel, so the big man never appeared in serious danger of sitting out Game 4. Through the first three contests of the series, Porzingis has averaged 23.7 points, 8.7 boards, 3.0 triples and 1.0 block in 31.3 minutes per game while shooting 52.5 percent from the floor and 52.9 percent from downtown.

Porzingis (heel) is probable for Sunday's Game 4 against the Clippers, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis played through the bruised left heel during Game 3. He didn't seem bothered by it, recording 34 points, 13 rebounds, one block and one assist in 38 minutes during the loss.

Porzingis produced 34 points (11-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block in 38 minutes during Friday's 130-122 loss to the Clippers.

Porzingis played through a minor heel issue, pacing the Mavericks with 34 points on 61 percent shooting. Luka Doncic (ankle) triple-doubled in the loss but suffered an injury that could keep him out of Sunday's Game 4. If Doncic is unable to go, Porzingis is going to be very busy on the offensive end.

Porzingis (heel) has been cleared for Friday's Game 3 against the Clippers.

Porzingis was considered probable for the contest, so this news is relatively unsurprising. Barring any setbacks, look for the big man to take on his usual workload. He has averaged 18.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks across 28.0 minutes through the first two games of the series, which of course includes an ejection in Game 1.

Porzingis is considered probable for Friday's Game 3 against the Clippers due to a bruised left heel.

Porzingis was dealing with a knee issue coming into Game 2, but he was ultimately cleared and finished with 23 points, seven rebounds and a block in 36 minutes. This heel issue doesn't look to be anything overly concerning.

Porzingis ended with 23 points (7-13 Fg, 3-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds and one block in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 127-114 victory over the Clippers.

Despite battling knee soreness, Porzingis was able to play heavy minutes in the Game 2 victory. After being ejected during Game 1, Porzingis managed to keep his emotions in check. The Mavericks certainly have the self-belief required to cause an upset here and they will look to maintain the momentum during Game 3 on Friday.

Porzingis (knee) is available for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Clippers, Callie Caplan of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The 25-year-old was upgraded to probable on the injury report earlier in the day, so it's not a major surprise he'll be suiting up Wednesday. Porzingis picked up two technical fouls and was ejected after playing 20 minutes in Game 1, and he had 14 points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, one assists and one block before leaving the game.

Porzingis (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Clippers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis was ejected from Game 1 after 20 minutes as a result of two technical foul calls. He landed on the injury report afterward, dealing with irritation in his right knee -- the same knee the cost him 10 straight games in late December and early January. Porzingis was originally labeled questionable, but he presumably tested things out in the morning or early afternoon and felt good.

Porzingis is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Clippers on Wednesday.

Porzingis, who was ejected from Game 1 and played just 19 minutes, is dealing with knee soreness. With Game 2 starting in the evening, we may learn more about Porzingis' status Wednesday afternoon after he's able test the knee out. If Porzingis ends up sidelined, more minutes would funnel to Boban Marjanovic, Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith.

Porzingis posted 19 points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, an assist and a blocked shot across 19 minutes in Monday's 118-110 loss to the Clippers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Porzingis was ejected in the third quarter after he tangled with Marcus Morris, resulting in his second technical of the game. He was charged with his first technical foul after contesting a foul call that he believed was a clean block. The big man's ejection shifted the momentum toward the Clippers, and the eventual outcome could have been quite different, were it not for his ousting. It was a lucky break for the Clippers, who trailed by five points before the ejection and looked to be at risk of dropping a game to a lower-seeded team. Porzingis will return for what should be an exciting Game 2.

Porzingis (heel) is in the starting lineup for Monday's Game 1 against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

As expected, Porzingis will start at the power-forward position for the Mavericks during Game 1. Porzingis missed the Mavericks' season finale against the Suns due to a lingering left heel bruise. Over six games played in the NBA bubble so far, Porzingis is averaging a tremendous 30.5 points and 9.5 rebounds.

Porzingis (heel) is listed as probable for Monday's Game 1 against the Clippers.

All indications are that Porzingis will play, but if he's still bothered by the bruised left heel, it's possible he could be at less than 100 percent. Porzingis sat out two of the Mavs' final three seeding games, but in his six appearances he averaged 30.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.5 blocks in 36.2 minutes per game.

Porzingis (heel) has been named to the All-Bubble second team, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis appeared in six of the Mavericks' eight seeding games, playing better than he did during the first portion of the regular season. In 36.2 minutes per game, he averaged 30.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 blocks.

Porzingis (heel) will not play Thursday against the Suns, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis is dealing with a bruised heel, but his absence is likely precautionary as the playoffs are just around the corner. The next time Porzingis takes the floor, it will be in his first career postseason contest.

The Mavericks downgraded Porzingis (heel) from questionable to doubtful for Thursday's game against the Suns.

Dallas is locked in as the seventh seed in the Western Conference, so the team likely won't be inclined to take any chances with Porzingis on Thursday in its final seeding game while he tends to a bruised left heel. Maxi Kleber (knee) and Boban Marjanovic will likely cover the bulk of the minutes at center Thursday if Porzingis does in fact sit.

Porzingis is questionable for Thursday's seeding finale against the Suns due to a bruised left heel.

Porzingis sat out Monday's game against the Jazz due to a left knee injury, and he's picked up a different injury since then. If the big man sits during Thursday's finale, more usage would presumably funnel to Boban Marjanovic, Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith.

Porzingis scored a team-high 36 points (12-17 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT) while adding six rebounds and two blocks in 36 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 134-131 loss to the Trail Blazers.

After sitting out Monday's game against the Jazz, KP returned to the court and scored 30 or more points for the fourth time in six games in Orlando. Porzingis has been lights out since the restart, averaging 30.5 points, 9.5 boards, 2.7 threes, 2.2 assists and 1.5 blocks but with the Mavs locked into the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference, the team's stars could face limited minutes -- or be rested entirely -- in their final regular-season game Thursday against the Suns.

Porzingis is not on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Blazers.

The big man was one of several Mavs held out of Monday's game, but he should be back in the lineup Tuesday as Dallas battles for seeding position.

Porzingis is listed as out for Monday's game against Utah.

The Mavs are listing the big man was out with a left knee injury, but considering they're entering the first half of a back-to-back, Porzingis is likely being held out for rest purposes. Through five games in the bubble, Porzingis is averaging 29.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steal in 36.2 minutes per contest.

Porzingis scored a game-high 30 points (9-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 9-9 FT) while adding nine rebounds, five assists and a block in 38 minutes during Thursday's 126-111 loss to the Clippers.

While KP and Luca Doncic (29 points) did their part to keep Dallas in the game, no other Mav scored more than 12 points on the night. Porzingis has been on fire in the bubble, dropping at least 30 points in three of four games and averaging 30.3 points, 10.0 boards, 2.5 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals over that stretch.

Porzingis recorded 22 points (6-18 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 10-11 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 114-110 overtime win over the Kings.

Porzingis was ice cold from beyond the arc but saved his offensive performance by being aggressive and knocking down 10 free throws. It's only the second time this season Porzingis has hit the 20-point mark without draining a three.

Porzingis went for 30 points (10-20 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-11 FT), eight rebounds, four blocks, one assist and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 117-115 loss against the Suns.

Porzignis has notched back-to-back 30-point performances since the restart -- his longest streak with such accomplishment was three games between Jan. 31 and Feb. 5. Despite the fact that the Mavs have gone 0-2 in their first two games in Orlando, Porzingis should be a reliable fantasy asset in most formats due to his ability to fill the stat sheet and his role as the team's second-best scoring threat behind Luka Doncic.

Porzingis registered 39 points (13-26 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 39 minutes during Friday's 153-149 overtime loss against the Rockets.

Porzingis missed Dallas' final scrimmage, but that didn't seem to affect him -- the versatile power forward notched a strong double-double, scoring a season-best 39 points while racking up his second-highest mark for rebounds in a single game. Porzingis should remain one of Dallas' main contributors ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Suns.

Porzingis won't be available for Sunday's scrimmage since he broke the league's COVID-19 protocol and forgot to get tested Saturday, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Coah Rick Carlisle believes Porzingis will be able to rejoin the team Monday, so it's hopefully just a small bump in the road for the Mavericks. The team's final scrimmage is schedule fro Tuesday against the 76ers.

Porzingis is out Wednesday against the Nuggets for rest purposes.

On the second game of a back-to-back set, Porzingis will get the night off as the Mavericks remain cautious with his knee. In his absence, Maxi Kleber should see a significant uptick in usage.

Porzingis managed nine points (3-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 38 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Pacers.

Porizingis failed to crack double digits for the first time since Jan. 28 in what amounted to a forgettable performance for the star center. That said, considering his recent bout of excellent play and his difficult matchup with Myles Turner, owners should have few worries about Porzingis' production moving forward. In all likelihood, the 24-year-old will bounce back to his usual output levels in Tuesday's contest with San Antonio.

Porzingis (ankle) has been cleared to play Sunday against Indiana, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports.

The big man was questionable coming in due to an ankle injury, but he'll avoid missing any time as the Mavs play their first of three games in four days.

The Mavericks list Porzingis as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pacers with a sprained right ankle.

Porzingis may have tweaked his ankle at some point during the 121-96 win over the Grizzlies on Friday, when the big man continued his dominant run of performances by posting 26 points (9-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and three steals in just 29 minutes. The Mavericks will presumably check back in on Porzingis' condition closer to the 7 p.m. ET tipoff, but if he ultimately gets the green light to play, he likely wouldn't be subjected to a minute restriction.

Porzingis compiled 26 points (9-19 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, four blocked shots, four assists and three steals across 29 minutes in Friday's 121-96 win over the Grizzlies.

Porzingis rattled off his fourth straight double-double on Friday, and it's safe to say that the Unicorn is finally rounding into top form as the Mavericks make their playoff run. Owners of the standout center should be wary of the occasional rest day as the season comes to a close, but he's brilliant when he's available. Over his past four games, he's averaged an eye-popping 31 points, 12.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocked shots.

Porzingis managed 34 points (14-28 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, five blocks and three assists in 45 minutes during Wednesday's 127-123 victory over New Orleans.

After sitting out Monday's game due to rest, Porzingis wasted no time getting back into the swing of things. He led all scorers with 34 points, continuing his recent stretch of dominant performances. Over the past month, Porzingis has been the second-ranked player in standard formats. He appears more comfortable on the floor with Luka Doncic and the more they are able to co-exist, the brighter the future looks for the Mavericks.

Porzingis has been ruled out of Monday's game against Chicago for rest purposes, Mike Peasley of the Dallas Mavericks Radio Network reports.

As usual, Porzingis will be held out for the second night of a back-to-back. Barring any unforeseen issues, the star center should return in full for Wednesday's tilt with the Pelicans.

Porzingis pitched in 38 points (13-25 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 13 rebounds, five blocks, four assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 111-91 win over the Timberwolves.

Porzingis matched his season high in scoring and career high in threes while delivering an incredibly well-rounded stat line. Since Dwight Powell (Achilles) was lost for the season Porzingis has been spending more time at center, which has opened up the lane for him offensively and forced him to step up defensively as well.

Porzingis had 24 points (9-21 FG, 6-14 3Pt), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block in 39 minutes during Friday's 126-118 loss against the Heat.

Porzingis started the game 2-of-8 before scoring 16 of his 24 points in the second half. The 7-foot-3 forward mainly stuck with outside shots, shooting two-thirds of his field goals from deep for a season-high 14 attempts. The former All-Star will head to Sunday's match at Minnesota with 25.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and three blocks posted through his last three away contests.

Porzingis had 28 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 12 rebounds, three blocks, two steals and one assist over 29 minutes in Wednesday's 109-103 win against San Antonio.

The Mavericks have been limiting Porzingis' workload to begin the month as he's rested in the second game of the team's back-to-backs since returning from a knee injury, but he logged a double-double Wednesday and led the team in scoring. The 24-year-old is averaging 18.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game during his first season in Dallas.

Porzingis will be held out of Saturday's game against Atlanta for rest purposes, Mike Peasley of the Dallas Mavericks Radio Network reports.

Porzingis will miss the second end of a back-to-back in order to rest. He hasn't played in both ends of any of the Mavericks' three back-to-backs since missing 10 games in January due to a knee injury. Look for him to be at full capacity for Monday's contest with Minnesota.

Porzingis scored 24 points (8-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT) while adding 10 rebounds, five assists and five blocks in 34 minutes during Friday's 122-106 win over the Magic.

It's the fifth time this season KP has posted five or more blocks, but his first such performance since Dec. 3. Porzingis is averaging 26.7 points, 10.2 boards, 3.7 threes, 2.5 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steals through six games in February, and as long as Luka Doncic can avoid further injuries, his frontcourt partner should be headed for a big finish to the campaign.

Porzingis finished with 27 points (11-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 32 minutes during Wednesday's win over the Kings.

Porizingis dominated the Kings' front line, finishing with a plus-27 net rating on the night. Porzingis finally looks back to his usual form after struggling with injuries and rust throughout the year. Through five February games, Porzingis' averaging 27.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.6 threes, 2.0 assists and 1.4 blocks while shooting 50.0 percent from the field, 40.9 percent from three and 90.0 percent from the line in 31.0 minutes.

Porzingis accumulated 28 points (7-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 11-13 FT), five rebounds, two blocks, an assist and a steal in 35 minutes Monday against Utah.

After resting Saturday, Prozingis returned with an exemplary performance that showcased his ability to score from all areas of the floor. Despite the loss, it was an encouraging game from the 24-year-old, who's eclipsed 25 points in four of his past five appearances.

Porzingis (rest) is absent from the Mavericks' injury report and is scheduled to rejoin the lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Though Porzingis sat out the second half of a back-to-back set Saturday in Charlotte for what was labeled as "injury maintenance," his absence from the NBA's official injury report suggests he was merely being rested. Expect Porzingis to shoulder a heavy minutes load and serve as the Mavericks' clear top option on offense Monday while Luka Doncic (ankle) remains out for another game.

Porzingis won't play in Saturday's game against Charlotte due to scheduled rest, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

As expected, Porzingis will sit out the second night of a back-to-back for "injury maintenance" reasons. There's no cause for concern as the star forward should return in full Monday against the Jazz. As he did last Saturday against the Hawks, look for Willie Cauley-Stein to enter the starting five in Porzingis' stead.

Porzingis (nose) will play Friday against the Wizards, Mike Peasley of the Dallas Mavericks Radio Network reports.

Porzingis was originally questionable due to a broken nose, but he'll suit up despite the injury. Over the past three games, he's averaging 35.0 points, 12.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 33.7 minutes.

Porzingis (nose) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Porzingis suffered a broken nose during Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies, and it's possible he misses Friday's game as a result. More information may arrive following Friday's morning shootaround.

Prozingis suffered a broken nose in Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis was forced to exit the contest in the fourth quarter after being hit by an errant elbow from Josh Jackson. He'll see a doctor tomorrow and could require a procedure, though it's unlikely that any operation would keep him on the shelf for too long. That said, there's a reasonable chance that Porzingis' availability could be in jeopardy for Friday's tilt with Washington. Prior to leaving, he had accumulated 32 points (10-20 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block in 29 minutes of run.

Porzingis exploded for 38 points (10-20 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 12-12 FT), 12 rebounds and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 112-103 win at Indiana.

Porzingis returned from his scheduled day off in style, posting his season-high scoring output while notching his third double-double in his last four outings. The Latvian big man should be Dallas' main scoring threat while Luka Doncic (ankle) remains out, and it wouldn't be a stretch to think he can post similar numbers to the ones he delivered back in his Knicks days.

Porzingis will start Monday's game against the Pacers.

Porzingis was held out of Saturday's game to rest, but he'll return to action Monday, as expected. Porzingis will start at center, and he'll be flanked by Maxi Kleber, Dorian Finney-Smith, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Jalen Brunson.

Porzingis won't play in Saturday's game against Atlanta for rest purposes, Mark Followill of Fox Sports Southwest reports.

Porzingis will miss the second night of a back-to-back after dropping 35 points and 12 rebounds in 36 minutes during Friday's loss to Houston. As the absence doesn't appear to be attributed to an injury setback, the Lithuanian forward can be expected to return in full for Monday's tilt with Indiana.

Porzingis (knee) will be available for Tuesday's game against Phoenix, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis was deemed questionable due to a left knee injury management, though he's since been given the green light to play Tuesday evening in the second half of a back-to-back. He's averaging 14.8 points and 6.5 boards over his last four games.

Porzingis is questionable for Tuesday's game against Phoenix due to a left knee injury.

It appears the Mavs are exercising caution with Porzingis by adding him to the injury report. He missed 10 games earlier in the month with a left knee injury, and after starting his last four games back, the team could hold him out Tuesday night for injury recovery. His status will be worth monitoring leading up to tipoff.

Porzingis had 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 25 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Jazz.

Porzingis showed signs of filling the stat sheet at half-time of this game, as he tallied every category with eight points, two boards, two triples, one assist, one steal and one block. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to carry that momentum over to the second half. Two games after returning from a knee injury that kept him out for 10 games in a row, Porzingis is still finding his footing. The 24-year old's mid-round fantasy output hasn't been the bounceback that some of his fantasy owners have hoped for, but as long as he stays healthy now, there's no reason to expect that value to fall much further. In fact, with Dwight Powell (ruptured achilles) now out for the season, Porzingis could see a welcomed increase in workload soon.

Porzingis racked up 20 points (6-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, two blocks, a steal and an assist in 25 minutes Thursday night, as the Mavericks beat the Trail Blazers 133-125.

Porzingis had the Mavericks' first five points and looked aggressive --- and more importantly healthy --- throughout the night. There was a sequence in the fourth quarter in which he flew in for a put-back jam and drained a long heat-check three seconds later. Porzingis has yet to eclipse his New York production, but showings like this are a promising sign for owners going forward.

Porzingis (knee) had 10 points (4-17 FG, 1-8 3PT, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 110-107 loss against the Clippers.

Porzingis returned from a 10-game absence and while he came close to post a double-double, he looked rusty and out of sync with his shot. He should endure his normal workload Thursday at Portland, and Dallas will certainly need him to step it up considering Dwight Powell is set to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to the Achilles injury he sustained against the Clippers.

Porzingis (knee) will play Tuesday against the Clippers, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis missed the last 10 contests while dealing with a knee injury, so it's not surprising to hear that Dallas will ease him back into action Tuesday evening. Per Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News, the big man "likely will play shorter stretches than normal." The former first-round pick is averaging 17.3 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 31 games so far this season.

Porzingis (knee) is considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

We're coming up on a month since Porzingis last took the floor, but he'll have a chance to return Tuesday night after missing the last 10 contests with a sore knee. The big man went through practice Sunday, so even if he ultimately sits Tuesday, he appears to be close to getting back on the court.

Porzingis (knee) practiced fully Sunday and hopes to play Tuesday against the Clippers, Mike Peasley of Mavericks Radio reports.

The 24-year-old appeared set to return last Wednesday before being a late scratch, and his absence due to the knee injury currently sits at 10 straight games. The fact Porzingis practiced fully is a positive sign about his potential status for Tuesday's contest, but it's worth remaining somewhat skeptical given how recently he had a late change in his availability. More information should be available Monday when the Mavericks release their official injury report.

Porzingis (knee) was ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jamie Goldberg of The Oregonian reports.

Porzingis was considered questionable on Friday's initial injury report, but he'll end up missing his 10th straight contest with the right knee issue. The 24-year-old's next chance to take the court will be Tuesday versus the Clippers. Maxi Kleber should remain in the starting lineup in the meantime.

Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis hasn't played since Dec. 29 due to right knee soreness. He was originally scheduled to return Wednesday against the Kings but was a late scratch for precautionary reasons. With Dallas keeping a close eye on the big man, Porzingis' availability for Friday's game will likely depend on how he feels during his pregame activities. If he's forced to miss another game, Maxi Kleber would continue to start in his place.

Porzingis was scratched from Wednesday's game against the Kings with right knee soreness, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The Mavericks deemed the 24-year-old available to play earlier Wednesday, but he'll end up missing his ninth straight contest with the knee issue. Maxi Kleber seems likely to receive another start in Porzingis' place.

Coach Rick Carlisle said Porzingis (knee) will play Wednesday against the Kings, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

As expected, Porzingis will take the court Wednesday in Sacramento after missing the past eight games with a sore right knee. Carlisle noted that the Mavericks would ease Porzingis back into action following his absence, though he wouldn't confirm a specific minutes limit. Prior to getting injured, Porzingis posted averages of 17.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.1 blocks and 1.5 assists in 31.3 minutes per game.

Porzingis (knee/illness) said after Tuesday's 124-97 win over the Warriors that he anticipates playing Wednesday in Sacramento, Dwain Price of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Porzingis has been idle for the Mavericks' last eight games, with his sore right knee forcing more of those absences than the illness. The big man took a significant step forward by taking part in the Mavericks' practice Monday, and if his knee isn't troubling him leading up to the 10 p.m. ET tipoff, he should gain clearance to play. Because the Mavericks are playing the second half of a back-to-back set, the team won't have a morning shootaround with which to gauge Porzingis' health, so clarity on his status may not come until shortly before the game begins. If Porzingis is active Wednesday, Maxi Kleber would likely slide back to the bench and take on fewer minutes in the Dallas frontcourt.

Porzingis (knee) is out for Tuesday's contest against the Warriors, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis is closing in on a return, and that could come Wednesday. Look for more information to arrive possibly after the Mavericks' morning shootaround. Once Porzingis is back, it's possible he'll be on a minutes restriction for his first contest.

Porzingis (knee) remains questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, but he's more likely to return Wednesday against Sacramento, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis has missed the last seven matchups due to right knee soreness, though he's closing in on a return. The team has yet to rule him out for Tuesday's clash, though according to MacMahon, Porzingis has a better chance of gaining clearance for the second half of the Mavericks' back-to-back Wednesday. Expect an update on the forward later in the day.

Porzingis (knee) will be listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Golden State, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis has a solid chance at playing in either Tuesday's game against Golden State or Wednesday's tilt with Sacramento but it's highly unlikely that he participates in both. His final status will depend on how well his injured knee responds to Monday's practice. Look for further updates on Porzingis' availability to come after shootaround Tuesday.

Porzingis (knee) was able to practice Monday, though his status remains in doubt for both Tuesday and Wednesday's games according to coach Rick Carlisle, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

While Porzingis' return to practice was a good sign, coach Carlisle didn't sound overly optimistic about the star center's chances of returning over the next couple of days. At this point, it appears as though the Mavericks' will move forward cautiously with Porzingis, likely opting for additional practice time before allowing him to return to game action. He can tentatively be considered doubtful for Tuesday's tilt with Golden State.

Porzingis (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Lakers and Saturday's matchup against the 76ers, Tim Cato of The Athletic reports.

Porzingis will miss his sixth and seventh games in a row while he recovers from right knee soreness. There hasn't been any indication that he's dealing with a long-term injury, and it's possible that the Mavericks are just being extra cautious. The next opportunity for Porzingis to play arrives Tuesday against the Warriors. In the meantime, Justin Jackson and Maxi Kleber should continue to see extra time on the court.

Porzingis (knee) said he doesn't expect to play Monday against the Bulls "but hopefully [will play] the game after that," Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The 24-year-old has missed the last three games due to the knee issue, and it appears his absence will extend to a fourth game. Assuming that's the case, Porzingis' next chance to take the court will be Wednesday versus the Nuggets.

Porzingis (knee) isn't expected to play Saturday against Charlotte, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis is on track to miss his third straight contest due to right knee soreness, and while the team hasn't revealed a timetable for his return, MacMahon reports that Porzingis is expected back within the next week. Assuming he's officially out for Saturday, his next opportunity to take the court would come Monday against Chicago.

Porzingis (knee) will not play Thursday against the Nets.

Porzingis will sit out for a second consecutive game as he continues to contend with knee soreness. He remains day-to-day, with his next chance to play coming Saturday against Charlotte. Maxi Kleber should once again benefit from Porzingis' absence.

Porzingis (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nets, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis suffered the knee injury during Sunday's game and ended up being a late scratch for Tuesday's loss to the Thunder. The 24-year-old doesn't have an official timeline for his return and may end up being a game-time decision.

Porzingis (foot) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against Golden State.

Porzingis reportedly injured his left foot during Thursday's matchup with the Spurs, but his availability is no longer in question. The former first-round pick has been impressive of late, averaging 20.7 points and 12.1 boards over his last seven games.

Porzingis (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's contest against the Suns.

Porzingis didn't practice Wednesday but still appears on track to play in Friday's contest against the Suns. The forward has missed just one game this season.

Porzingis (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Porzingis is dealing with a sore right knee, according to coach Rick Carlisle, but the coach said he doesn't believe it's anything serious. Nonetheless, consider Porzingis day-to-day as Friday's matchup with the Suns approaches. Porzingis had 15 points, 10 rebounds and a block in Tuesday's disappointing loss to the Clippers.

Porzingis (rest) doesn't appear on the Mavericks' injury report for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Considering Porzingis' absence in the Mavericks' last game Saturday against the Grizzlies was attributed to rest, it's not surprising that he'll be available two days later. Porzingis may continue to see occasional rest days in back-to-back sets for precautionary purposes this season, but he shouldn't be subject to any minutes restriction when he does play.