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“Our season (with the Celtics) didn’t end last year the way we wanted to,” Porzingis told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in a phone interview Wednesday. “But this is how it goes, you know. And obviously, we expected that there were going to be changes in my whole team. And having a little bit longer summer than usual is, it’s awesome always as a player, because it’s just, the NBA season is tough, and also (I) jumped in the middle of the season, and it’s obviously tough, and just having this time off and being able to recharge a bit and get ready for a big summer, and then going into next year, it’s, honestly, it’s the perfect scenario, the perfect scenario. And I’m super, super excited about what’s coming.”
“We talked a little bit,” Porzingis said. “We didn’t go into very specific details. I met with (general manager) Onsi (Saleh) and coach Quin (Snyder) (on Tuesday), and we went over some things and style of play. And honestly, I’m very excited. “I really like what I saw yesterday. And I’m not just saying that because I’m on a new team. But really, I really like what I saw yesterday from coach Quin. And I’m looking forward to it. I think it’s the right style of play, and I think I will fit right in. I can fit honestly anywhere. “I think I’ll fit right in here and add more like diversity, maybe even more offense. And, yeah, I think there’s going to be more like layers to this offense that’s already pretty powerful. But yeah, I think we can really be a force offensively.”
Brad Rowland: The Hawks officially announced the trade to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick (which is now the draft rights to Drake Powell) going to Brooklyn. Georges Niang and Cleveland’s 2031 second round pick going to Boston.
Atlanta Hawks star Kristaps Porzingis is back with the Latvian national team and headlining an extended roster ahead of the training camp for the 2025 EuroBasket. Dubai BC forward Davis Bertans, his brother, RIGA guard Dairis, Anadolu Efes forward Rolands Smits, Fenerbahce Beko guard Arturs Zagars and UCAM Murcia forward Rodions Kurucs are also named on the list of players that Latvia coach Luca Banchi has called. Porzingis returns to squad after the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers and will participate in a major summer competition for the first time since the 2017 EuroBasket. Per the Latvian Federation, he’s expected to join the team after a visit to Atlanta.
Jared Weiss: Brad Stevens couldn't talk about conversations he's had with Kristaps Porziņģis and Jrue Holiday after agreeing to trade them, but said, "Any time you make trades, those are tough conversations. I tried my best in general to say what our priorities are that we've discussed here."
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Bobby Marks: In a 24 hour span, Atlanta picks up: - Kristaps Porzingis - Asa Newell - The more favorable 2026 first of Milwaukee or New Orleans Expect the Hawks to be active with their $25.3M trade exception entering free agency. Big need to get backcourt depth.
Drake Powell heads to Brooklyn at No. 22
Michael Scotto: Sources: The Brooklyn Nets will select Drake Powell with the No. 22 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Brooklyn acquired this pick as part of a three-team trade with the Atlanta Hawks and Boston Celtics where Kristaps Porzingis was dealt to Atlanta.
One more positive element for Atlanta is that this deal had a near-zero cost in terms of cap flexibility, adding just $5 million to its cap number. The Hawks will likely re-sign Caris LeVert at something just north of the projected $14.1 million nontaxpayer midlevel exception, but even after that, they are roughly $14 million below the tax line and $22 million below the first apron, where they are now capped as a result of this trade.
Michael Scotto: Source: As part of the Kristaps Porzingis trade to the Atlanta Hawks, the Boston Celtics received a 2031 Cleveland Cavaliers second-round draft pick with Georges Niang. In addition to Porzingis, Atlanta also received a 2026 least favorable second-round pick from Boston.
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Yossi Gozlan: The Boston Celtics have reduced their luxury tax penalty by nearly $210 million by trading Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons and Georges Niang. $238 million in total savings so far and are now $4.5 million below the second apron.
Michael Scotto: JUST IN: The Boston Celtics are trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks in a 3-team trade, league sources told @hoopshype. Porzingis and a second-round pick go to Hawks. Terance Mann and Atlanta's No. 22 pick to the Nets. Georges Niang and a second-rounder to the Celtics. pic.x.com/NzGxarLTvh
Bobby Marks: Trading Kristaps Porzingis now puts Boston under the second apron. The Porzingis and Jrue Holiday trades save Boston a projected $180M in tax penalties.
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