A new blockbuster trade proposal has the Boston Celtics gaining an emerging center in exchange for guard Jaden Springer and a first round pick in the 2030 NBA D

While his substandard play has not been the primary reason that the Celtics have had some struggles in recent weeks, the combination of his fit with the team after coming in and out of the lineup and lingering health issues have combined to make reintegrating the Latvian center effectively something of a challenge for Boston.

Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) in the first quarter at T

Is star Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis the key to his team repeating as champs this season? If you ask former Boston floor general and current host of the "Club 520" podcast Jeff Teague, the answer is an unequivocal 'yes'.

Something is not quite right with Kristaps Porzingis in his play for the Boston Celtics in recent weeks. By the Latvian center's own admission, he is not quite back up to 100% after returning from a series of minor injuries, but also that he is improving with each day.