"The Celtics have a clean injury list outside of Jayson Tatum," Weiss wrote. "No more designation for Sam Hauser, who returned from his ankle sprain, and none for Kristaps Porziņģis, who was benched for the second half last night due to his illness, but was available in an emergency."

Kristaps Porzingis has emerged as arguably Boston’s prime trade candidate. The 30-year-old center, acquired in 2023, has struggled to stay healthy and deliver consistently, prompting questions about his fit with the defending champions moving forward.

Kristaps Porzingis struggled in the first half against the Knicks and was replaced in the starting lineup at halftime.