Kristaps Porzingis Health, Injury Updates & History

Recovering from a torn medial retinaculum with an associated dislocation of the posterior tibialis t...

Just returned from a right calf injury that cost him the majority of the playoffs, making his comeback in the first game of the NBA Finals, third quarter of Game 2 he suffered a new injury on his left side, Celtics announced that Porzingis sustained a torn medial retinaculum with an associated dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg, this rare injury particularly problematic for a basketball player involves the major tendon on the medial side of the leg flipping over the ankle bone, despite being listed as day-to-day our panel of Pro Sports Docs expects him to miss the rest of the NBA Finals as this type of injury typically requires surgery and cannot be effectively played through

Recovering from a right soleus calf injury suffered in Game 4 of Round 1. Played reduced minutes in the first two games of the NBA Finals and departed Game 2 due to a concern with his calf.

Recovered from a right soleus calf injury suffered in Game 4 of Round 1. Played 21 minutes off the bench in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Mavs and should be able to return to his usual starting role and style of play with minimal limitations.

Recovered from a right soleus calf injury suffered in Game 4 of Round 1. Expected to start in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Mavs and should be able to return to his usual style of play with minimal limitations.

Progressing through recovery from a right soleus strain suffered on April 29 in Game 4 of the first-round series against Miami. If progress continues likely to be available for the NBA Finals commencing on June 6.

Availability for the Eastern Conference Finals in question as he recovers from a right soleus strain suffered in Game 4 of the first-round series.

Likely to miss the Celtics' second-round series in the playoffs with a right soleus strain suffered in Game 4 of the first-round series.

Left Game 4 during 2Q due to whaat is being reported as right calf tightness, suffered injury in non-contact manor - Pro Basketball Docs by analysis believe Porzingis suffered a significant calf strain (not the dreaded Achilles tear) that will likely keep him out the remainder of series and potentially start of next series if they advance, past calf issues in 2023

Returned from a five-game absence due to a right hamstring strain with lower than usual minutes. Celtics are likely to manage key players with rest or reduced minutes as they prepare for the playoffs with a significant lead in the Eastern Conference.