Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla commented on Kristaps Porzingis stepping away from the NBA, according to a Celtics Wire report published November 9, 2026. The Latvian center, who joined Boston in a 2023 trade, has been managing a left leg injury that limited his availability during the 2024-25 season. Mazzulla's remarks came as the Celtics prepare for the upcoming campaign without a definitive timeline for Porzingis' return. The 7-foot-3 forward averaged 20.1 points and 7.2 rebounds in 57 games last season before postseason injuries sidelined him.
Joe Mazzulla Addresses Kristaps Porzingis' NBA Absence
