Jrue Holiday is eagerly awaiting Kristaps Porzingis's return as he's been ramping up his workouts recently. Read more on Boston.com.

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.

The Celtics are reigning NBA champions and are off to a pretty good start already. And wouldn’t you know it, but more help may be on the way. That’s because forward Kristaps Porzingis may be nearing a return and his season debut,