Kristaps Porziņģis is officially headed to the Atlanta Hawks. The one-time champion was the centerpiece of a three-team trade involving the Celtics, Hawks, and Brooklyn Nets. In return, the Celtics received Georges Niang and a 2031 second-round draft pick. As for the Nets, they received Terance Mann and the 22nd pick in the NBA Draft, which was used to select guard Drake Powell from North Carolina.
For Atlanta, they acquired Porziņģis, as previously mentioned, and also received a second-round draft pick. While health is a concern with Kristaps Porziņģis, the Hawks finally have a stretch big whom they are confident can space the floor alongside their star point guard, Trae Young. Now that the Hawks have a strong core of wings to support Young on the defensive end, Atlanta is focusing on adding shooters to their roster to alleviate some of the offensive burden on their four-time All-Star guard.
