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Golden State will delay Kristaps Porzingis’ debut until after the All-Star break and sit him out for at least the next three games as the team takes a cautious approach given his injury history. Stephen Curry may also miss time until after the break, with Porzingis’ return anticipated post-break, potentially against his former team Boston.
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins slammed the Warriors’ deadline-day swap for Kristaps Porzingis, saying the move doesn’t move the needle for Golden State after all the Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter. Golden State sent Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to Atlanta in exchange for Porzingis, a decision aimed more at freeing cap space for a potential big offseason move than shoring up this season. Perkins suggested Kuminga could flourish with the Hawks, making him the clear beneficiary of the deal, while questions linger about whether the Warriors can contend immediately.
The Golden State Warriors acquire Kristaps Porziņģis from Atlanta in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield, sending Kuminga and Hield to the Hawks while Porziņģis provides the Warriors with a veteran frontcourt presence; Kuminga has been dealing with a bone bruise in his knee, and Porziņģis has battled health issues this season.
The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porziņģis, a deal announced by team sources. Kuminga has had an up-and-down season, while Porziņģis, though a high-end floor-spacer and defender when healthy, has been limited by injuries and carries an expiring contract. In a separate move, Golden State sent Trayce Jackson-Davis to Toronto for a 2026 second-round pick.
Kristaps Porzingis, now with the Atlanta Hawks, expressed uncertainty about the Boston Celtics' center position after a roster overhaul, highlighting Neemias Queta's potential to step up as a starter following his EuroBasket performance and recent development.
The Boston Celtics officially completed trades for Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, which restricts their ability to combine salaries in future trades for the next 60 days, limiting their flexibility to move other players like Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang. Despite these constraints, Celtics management expressed gratitude for the contributions of Holiday and Porzingis and excitement about adding Simons and Niang to the team.
Kristaps Porzingis was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal, ending his two-year stint in Boston where he won an NBA championship in 2024. Porzingis expressed gratitude to the Celtics organization and fans, while the team aims to reduce cap space and luxury tax penalties by trading him and Jrue Holiday. The Celtics received Georges Niang in return and are expected to continue making trades this summer.
The Boston Celtics traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal involving the Nets, acquiring Georges Niang in return, marking a significant roster change after a calm summer.
The Boston Celtics are finalizing a three-team trade sending Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks, in exchange for Georges Niang and a second-round pick, involving the Brooklyn Nets. This move follows the Celtics' recent trade of Jrue Holiday, as they aim to reshape their roster and stay under the salary cap.
The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing a three-team trade to acquire Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics, involving the Brooklyn Nets and the Celtics, which will also include draft picks and player exchanges, helping the Celtics manage their salary cap and the Nets increase their draft assets.
The Boston Celtics traded Kristaps Porzingis in a three-team deal with the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets, sending Porzingis and a second-round pick to Atlanta, while acquiring Georges Niang and a second-round pick, primarily to reduce salary and salary cap commitments for the team.
The Boston Celtics are finalizing a three-team trade to send Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks, involving the Brooklyn Nets, as part of roster and salary cap restructuring following a disappointing playoff season and injuries, with the Hawks aiming to improve their Eastern Conference standing.
The Boston Celtics are exploring trade options for Kristaps Porzingis, with the Spurs and Suns showing interest. The Suns face salary cap challenges, making a deal complex, while the Spurs are a long shot but could use a big man like Porzingis to complement their young core. The Celtics continue to reshape their roster following recent trades.
The Boston Celtics have completed a significant trade involving Jrue Holiday, as part of their ongoing efforts to reshape the team, with further major moves and trade talks expected ahead of the NBA Draft.
The Boston Celtics are considering trading Kristaps Porzingis to help manage their salary cap and avoid the second apron, but his recent injury issues and high salary may require them to include draft capital in any deal, especially with Jayson Tatum's potential absence impacting team strategy.