NBA: Mazzulla backs Porzingis as he puts his career on hold

Joe Mazzulla has backed Kristaps Porzingis, according to BasketUSA. The player announced he was putting his career on hold to put his health first, and his former coach in Boston has not forgotten his impact at the Celtics.

On the court, Joe Mazzulla's Boston Celtics are 2nd in the NBA with 8 points after 10 matches. They arrive on the back of two comfortable wins: 119-80 at Charlotte Hornets on 7 November, then 117-97 at Milwaukee Bucks on 9 November.

Next up: Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics on 11 November at 01:00 (Casablanca time) in the NBA.