Kristaps Porzingis underwent “successful surgery’’ to repair his ACL tear at the Hospital of Special Surgery, the Knicks announced Tuesday at noon.
The Knicks offered no timetable for the 7-3 Latvian’s return. They may do so after he begins his rehab process, which will come shortly. Recent players recovering from ACL tears have taken between seven to 12 months, meaning next season is imperiled, too. Sources indicated that 10 months is a ballpark figure, which would have him making his 2017-28 debut right before Christmas.
The surgery was performed by Knicks orthopedist Dr. Answorth Allen and Dr.