Kristaps Porzingis (shoulder) is doubtful to play in the Knicks' season finale Tuesday against the Pacers, Ian Begley of ESPN.com reports.

Porzingis (shoulder) is doubtful to play in the Knicks' season finale Tuesday against the Pacers, Ian Begley of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Porzingis' strained right shoulder has kept him out of the last six games, and with the big man still unable to shoot due to the injury, it makes sense for the team to give the rookie an early start on the offseason. If this is indeed the last we've seen from Porzingis this season, he'll wrap up a campaign that figures to result in a runner-up finish to the Wolves' Karl-Anthony Towns in the Rookie of the Year balloting. The Latvian sensation established himself as a potential franchise cornerstone for the Knicks, averaging 14.3 points (on 42.1% shooting), 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, 1.3 assists, and 1.1 three-pointers over 28.4 minutes in 72 games this season.