Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis optimistic about full recovery after surgery

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BOSTON -- Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis said he's excited about the state of his recovery from offseason surgery on a tendon in his left ankle, and he is optimistic about returning to the court without missing a beat once he is able to play.

"I've been doing a good amount of stuff, doing pretty good," Porzingis said during media day at the team's practice facility Tuesday. "Looking forward to keep making the progress at this rate, and hopefully be back out there with the guys as soon as possible."

Porzingis told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne that his return could come as soon as December, which would be on the early side of the projected 5- to 6-month recovery period…