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.

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.

It's no coincidence that the Boston Celtics had their most impressive win of the season on the night of Kristaps Porzingis's return.

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.

The nine-year veteran was in the starting lineup and quickly tried to make an impact, scoring Boston's first basket and shooting four 3-pointers within the first four minutes of the game. In t he Celtics' 126–94 win, he finished with 16 points, six rebounds and perhaps most importantly, two blocks in 23 minutes.

The Celtics big man has been sidelined since undergoing offseason surgery on the left ankle he injured during the NBA Finals.

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis is listed as "probable" by the team for Monday night's game against the LA Clippers.

Fans of the Boston Celtics might be up for a treat at tonight's tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers at TD Garden. We are hearing rumbles that injured Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis will make his debut for the 2024-25 regular season with the Celtics against the Clippers.

Celtics star big man Kristaps Porzingis is returning from offseason leg surgery and will make his 2024-25 season debut against the Clippers.

Kristaps Porzingis is returning to the court for the Boston Celtics. The big man will make his season debut Monday night when the Celtics host the L.A. Clippers at TD Garden, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is on track to make his season debut Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers following offseason ankle surgery. The team announced the 7-foot-2 Latvian center has been upgraded to probable for Monday’s game.