Kristaps Porzingis’s return to the Celtics’ lineup isn’t imminent, but he’s continuing to progress in his rehab from offseason leg surgery. Head coach Joe Mazzulla said Porzingis has been participating in certain workouts that ramp up in intensity as he works his way back to full strength.

The Celtics are reigning NBA champions and are off to a pretty good start already. And wouldn’t you know it, but more help may be on the way. That’s because forward Kristaps Porzingis may be nearing a return and his season debut,

Kristaps Porzingis isn’t yet ready to make his Celtics season debut. But the rehabbing big man is making “good progress.”