At 2-11, the Raptors have the worst record in the NBA. Center Jakob Poeltl ranks seventh in the league with a team-leading 11.1 rebounds per game. Shooting guard RJ Barrett has the ninth-most turnovers in the league (3.6).

Now, at the star of the current season, the Celtics are meeting with considerably more resistance than they did throughout the entirety of their last campaign. What is behind this

Forecasts had him back late Nov. to 2024's end, and we're at the earliest part of that range while KP's presence around the team is more visible.

Coach Joe Mazzulla said Porzingis has been doing some full-court one-on-five work with assistant coaches. Point guard Jrue Holiday worked on defensive drills with Porzingis during Friday’s practice, and it provided a reminder of what Porzingis will provide when he returns.