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Cameron Tabatabaie

Celtics provide new timeline for Kristaps Porzingis foot injury

Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis has decided to forgo playing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup for his native Latvia following a case of plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Porzingis, who has suffered several major injuries since joining the NBA as the No. 4 pick of the 2015 draft, hoped to represent his country at the tournament.

Instead, he will spend the next few weeks rehabilitating his injured foot. Porzingis shared his disappointment on Twitter shortly after the news was announced. The Celtics issued a statement Wednesday regarding the injury, echoing previous reports suggesting it was minor in scope.

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“Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis has been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. He will engage in a four-to-six-week rehab program, and is expected to be cleared for the start of training camp.” read the release.

According to the Athletic, a source close to the team doesn’t believe there is cause for much concern. The flare-up was enough to keep Porzingis from being competition ready at FIBA, but it shouldn’t have any long-term impact on his preparedness for the upcoming NBA season

At 7-foot-3, Porzingis is an intriguing new piece to the Celtics puzzle. His injury history has left some cause for concern. Porzingis has suffered a torn ACL and numerous other leg injuries in his seven seasons in the NBA. This setback, however, doesn’t appear to be connected to previous health issues.

Porzingis isn’t even the only member of the Celtics to drop out of FIBA competition. Al Horford announced earlier this summer he would not suit up for the Dominican Republic, as did Oshae Brissett for Canada.

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