Porzingis injured his ankle in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks and missed the next two games. He returned for Game 5, contributing five points and one rebound in 16 minutes as the Celtics beat Dallas 106-88 to clinch their record 18th title.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to return from offseason ankle surgery in Monday's matchup against the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, ESPN reported Monday. The original timetable for his return from his surgery in late June was five to six months.

While the Celtics haven’t been fully healthy yet this season, they’re looking to take a big step in that regard. Kristaps Porzingis plans to make his season debut against the Clippers on Monday, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.