Kristaps Porzingis Sits Out, Says He May Need Elbow Procedure In The Offseason

Kristaps Porzingis, the centerpiece of the New York Knicks’ future, sat out his team’s game tonight—the second night of a back-to-back—as he nursed both a sprained left ankle and right elbow bursitis.

While there’s no reason for anyone to get too worried, Porzingis did warn that his elbow has been a long-term problem, and that he’s been dealing with inflammation and swelling for years. He’s finally contemplating some sort of procedure—either drainage or a minor surgery—in next summer’s offseason. From the :

“When I hit it again it just swells up and it’s sensitive and I can’t stretch my arm,’’ Porzingis said of his ballooning elbow. “It bothers me a little bit but not that bad. It’s always, I have to get the swelling down and then I’ll be fine again. But I think once the season’s over. I might have to do something about it. I just can’t keep going like this every year.”

Without Porzingis, the Knicks struggled against the Orlando Magic and lost, 112-99.