Porzingis Advances in Rehab, Eyes December Return

Kristaps Porzingis, the Boston Celtics' star center, is making promising progress in his recovery from offseason leg surgery, as he begins practicing with the Maine Celtics in the NBA G League. His participation in scrimmages indicates that Porzingis is on track to rejoin the team, possibly ahead of schedule, by December. Teammate Xavier Tillman has also been assigned to the G League for practice, providing Porzingis with competitive NBA-level scrimmage opportunities. Coach Joe Mazzulla and teammates, including Al Horford and Jrue Holiday, have expressed optimism about his return, noting his ability to enhance the team's defense and offense. The Celtics, holding an 11-3 record, are cautiously optimistic about integrating Porzingis back into the lineup, considering his significant contribution to their previous championship win.