"The Tatum injury could change the calculus," Dakhil continued. "Kristaps Porzingis and/or Jrue Holiday were likely on their way out before the injury. Now, the Celtics might look to be more aggressive, knowing that next season is looking like a gap year. That could mean moving Derrick White or Jaylen Brown."

During the 2024-25 NBA season with Boston, Porzingis played in just 42 games. He averaged 19.5 points per game to go along with 6.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.5 blocks, while shooting 48.3 percent from the floor and 41.2 percent from three-point range.

Could the Boston Celtics extend Latvian big man Kristaps Porzingis? Given his injury history and recent performance for the Celtics, it is understandable if fans of the team are not exactly enthusiastic about such a prospect. But is there any scenario such a move would actually make sense for not only Boston but Porzingis as well?