Tag: Kristaps Porzingis

Warriors eye Porzingis debut vs Celtics as Curry’s knee setback clouds return

Kristaps Porzingis
February 2026

Golden State expect Kristaps Porzingis to debut against Boston, but Stephen Curry may miss additional time after being unable to take part in a live scrimmage due to a knee issue, with another MRI possible. Kerr said Curry was “not where he needed to be” and the team would reassess after more treatment, potentially consulting Dr. Rick Celebrini and considering additional imaging. Porzingis, acquired at the deadline in a deal involving Kuminga, has managed illness and Achilles tendonitis and is averaging 17.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 17 games.

Jonathan Kuminga Out At Least One Week With Knee Bone Bruise

Jonathan Kuminga
January 2026

Newly acquired Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga will miss at least one week with a left knee bone bruise, with evaluation planned after the 2026 All-Star break. Atlanta says the injury occurred on Jan. 22 while he was with Golden State. Kuminga and Buddy Hield arrived in the deal that sent Kristaps Porziņģis to the Warriors. Onyeka Okongwu returned versus Charlotte wearing a protective mask after a dental fracture.

Warriors Acquire Kristaps Porziņģis as Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield Go to Hawks

Golden State Warriors/ Atlanta Hawks
January 2026

Golden State reportedly landed Porziņģis for size and stability, while Kuminga gets his requested move and Hield is included in the outgoing package to Atlanta. The write-up ties Kuminga’s trade to his reduced role and prior expectations he would be moved. Porziņģis is described as limited by health in Atlanta and last played January 7, while still providing spacing as a big.

Celtics Urged to Tank After Roster Collapse

Boston Celtics
September 2025

The Boston Celtics, 2024 NBA champions, face calls to tank the season after losing Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, Luke Kornet, and Jayson Tatum to injury or exits. With a depleted squad, Caroline Fenton suggested embracing a rebuild and targeting local star prospect AJ Dybansta in the draft. Despite remaining talent, analysts believe Boston no longer has a championship-calibre roster.

Porzingis Returns from Illness for Celtics in Game 2 vs. Knicks

Kristaps Porzingis (Boston Celtics)
May 2025, Game 2 of Eastern Conference Semifinals

Kristaps Porzingis came off the bench in Game 2 against the New York Knicks after missing the second half of Game 1 due to illness. He had been listed as probable before being cleared just 30 minutes before tip-off.
Porzingis entered late in the first quarter for Derrick White but is still managing symptoms from the same illness that sidelined him late in the regular season. Reserve Sam Hauser was unavailable due to a Game 1 ankle sprain.

Porzingis Listed Probable Amid Illness for Game 2 vs Knicks

Kristaps Porzingis (Boston Celtics)
May 8, 2025 (Game 2, Eastern Conference Semifinals)

Kristaps Porzingis is listed as probable for Game 2 after missing the second half of Game 1 due to a lingering non-COVID illness that has affected him since February.
Coach Joe Mazzulla noted Porzingis has been pushing through the illness but couldn’t continue in Game 1. Though now probable, his postseason form has dipped. Sam Hauser remains doubtful after an ankle sprain.

Magic’s Physical Play Injures Celtics Stars as Series Tightens

Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
April 26, 2025 (First-Round Playoffs, Game 3)

Boston Celtics criticized Orlando Magic’s physical play after multiple flagrant fouls caused injuries to Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jaylen Brown in a 95-93 Game 3 loss.
Tatum suffered a wrist bruise, Porzingis needed stitches, and Brown dislocated his finger. Despite Tatum’s 36 points, turnovers and Magic’s defense disrupted Boston, cutting their series lead to 2-1.

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