Jaylen Brown talks Kristaps Porzingis ahead of Celtics reunion

Jaylen Brown talks Kristaps Porzingis ahead of Celtics reunion

ATLANTA — When the Celtics face the Hawks on Saturday, they won’t be seeing an old friend in Kristaps Porzingis on the court. The big man is listed as out on the Hawks injury report due to left Achilles tendinitis.

$58 Million Center Named "Ideal Target" For Boston Celtics

Finding a long-term solution to the starting center position is arguably the biggest task facing Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics.During the offseason, Boston lost three key members of the front court. Kristaps Porzingis was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. Al Horford joined the Golden State Warriors in free agency. And, Luke Kornet received a significant pay rise by heading to the San Antonio Spurs.In their absence, both Neemias Queta and Luka G…

Kristaps Porzingis ruled out for first Celtics matchup; Boston starter doubtful

Kristaps Porzingis will miss the Celtics' first matchup against his former team due to left Achilles tendonitis, marking his fourth consecutive absence. The injury adds to Porzingis' ongoing struggles as he has played only 17 of Atlanta's 43 games this season. Since his time in Boston, Porzingis has faced chronic injury issues, including missing a significant number of games last season. In a three-team trade this summer, Boston sent Porzingis t…