Latvian Basketball Association Denies Report on Kristaps Porzingis’ Foot Injury

Kristaps Porzingis hasn't played in the Latvian Men's National Basketball Team's exhibition games as they prepare for their first FIBA World Cup appearance.

Bobby Krivitsky | Aug 10, 2023

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Wednesday, Celtics fans received the flashback-inducing report Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with a foot injury, leaving his status uncertain for the first FIBA World Cup appearance for the Latvian Men's National Basketball Team.

Danilo Gallinari never got to live out his childhood dream of playing for the C's due to suffering an ACL tear while playing for the Italian National Team in a FIBA World Cup Qualifier last summer.

And while seemingly minor, as Oshae Brissett rehabs a knee injury, he'll miss the tournament.

But while Porzingis hasn't played in Latvia's exhibition games, the Latvian Basketball Association denies the report stating there will be a last-minute decision on the former All-Star's availability for the FIBA World Cup.

Within their denouncement, they conveyed, "Both the players' individual preparation plans and the team's overall training process are ongoing."

The tournament starts on Aug. 25.

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Published Aug 10, 2023

BOBBY KRIVITSKY

Bobby Krivitsky's experiences include covering the NBA as a credentialed reporter for Basketball Insiders. He's also a national sports talk host for SportsMap Radio, a network airing on 96 radio stations throughout the country. Additionally, he was a major-market host, update anchor, and producer for IMG Audio, and he worked for Bleacher Report as an NFL and NBA columnist.