In the six-game playoff loss to the Knicks, Porziņģis averaged 4.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.8 blocks while playing 15.5 minutes per game. He was able to contribute more in Boston's first-round series versus the Orlando Magic, averaging 12 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 27.4 minutes.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown played in the playoffs with a partially torn right meniscus, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.

Celtics general manager Brad Stevens announced the latest on Porzingis during his end-of-season presser on Monday, via The Athletic's Jay King. "Brad Stevens said the way Kristaps Porzingis’ illness was described to him was as 'post-viral syndrome,'" he reported. "Said playoff basketball was not conducive to helping him feel better."

The Boston Celtics were unable to defend their title from last season, falling to the New York Knicks in six games after a 119-81 loss. Without Jayson Tatum, th

Boston will need more from Jaylen Brown in Game 5 and may need to play more small-ball vs. New York to survive without their superstar.

The Celtics are getting back a crucial piece in their rotation, but sacrificing another.

When Kristaps Porzingis concluded his first six-minute shift Wednesday night, he looked like he’d just run a marathon. His breathing was heavy. He was visibly fatigued. When he took his seat on the Celtics bench, he dropped his head and stared at the TD Garden parquet.