Kristaps Porzingis has been out since late April with a non-contact calf strain, but there is optimism he could be cleared to play in Game 1 of The Finals.
"There's definitely hope, there's definitely optimism," said Shams Charania of Porzingis.
"There are still some hurdles, I'm told, that he has to clear before he can play in Game 1 of The Finals."
Entering the Eastern Conference Finals, there was reportedly a chance that Porzingis could return during that series if it were to extend.
Game 1 of The Finals is on Thursday, June 6th at TD Garden.