Kristaps Porzingis is progressing well in his rehab, though there's still no concrete timetable on his return.

Porzingis reportedly is targeting a December return, though his exact timeline remains unclear and the Celtics likely will be cautious with their difference-making 7-footers. Getting him back should provide a big boost to Boston’s rim defense, which has been lacking through the first 13 games.

But the rest of the league has evolved and learned how to better counter what the Celtics do to win games, so a return of the 7-footer will greatly improve Boston's roster. The initial prognosis for Porzingis' return had him getting back to the team in ...