Knicks' Porzingis could return vs. Celtics

In the midst of their biggest slump of the season -- a 4-4 stint after starting the season 22-4 -- the Boston Celtics head to New York on Thursday night for a showdown with the Atlantic Division-rival Knicks.

Isaiah Thomas' practice with the Canton Charge, the Cleveland Cavaliers' G-League affiliate, will occur Thursday at the Cavs' practice facility in Independence, Ohio. “We’re all excited for when he’s able to come back to the team, but he’s been around the team all year,” LeBron James said. “It’s not like he hasn’t been here and he’s been at a rehab center or something.