Boston Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis expected to return for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday: Report

Boston Celtics (105) Vs. Indiana Pacers (102) At Gainbridge Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN - May 27: Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis gives the thumbs up during a timeout in the first quarter of Game 4 of the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) (Boston Globe/Boston Globe via Getty Images)

By Yahoo Sports Staff, Yahoo Sports

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis is reportedly set to return for Game 1 of the NBA Finals vs. the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Porzingis has not played since April 29 after suffering a calf injury.

This story will be updated.