The return of Kristaps Porzingis and what that really means for the Celtics

The 7-foot-2 big man will reportedly return to action tonight after having not played since Game 5 of the NBA Finals, nearly five months ago.

Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis has reason to be smiling with him reportedly returning to action tonight after missing the past five months with a foot injury. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

BOSTON — “The rich got richer!”

That was the text reply I received from an Eastern Conference scout when he heard about the reports of Kristaps Porzingis being available to play tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers.

We all anticipated Porzingis would be returning within the next couple of weeks, but few envisioned he would be back before Thanksgiving.