Celtics Trade Kristaps Porzingis to Hawks in Three-Team Deal

Strategic Insights -

The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks, with a three-team deal that will see Georges Niang and a second-round pick head to Boston, while Brooklyn will acquire Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick held by Atlanta in Wednesday's NBA draft. This move comes on the heels of the Celtics' decision to trade Jrue Holiday to Portland, keeping the team under the second apron threshold and providing more flexibility with Jayson Tatum out for an extended period due to an Achilles tear. Porzingis, who will make $30.7 million next season on an expiring contract, has expressed intent to play for Latvia at EuroBasket this summer, indicating a strong opportunity for a healthy and successful season.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Celtics will acquire Georges Niang and a second-round pick from the Hawks, while trading Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta.
  • Brooklyn will obtain Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick from Atlanta, adding to their collection of five first-round picks in Wednesday's draft.
  • The trade allows the Celtics to stay under the second apron threshold, giving them more flexibility in player transactions.
  • Kristaps Porzingis, who will make $30.7 million next season, plans to play for Latvia at EuroBasket this summer, indicating a strong offseason.
  • The Hawks will essentially be picking for the Nets at the No. 22 pick in Wednesday's draft.

Statistics:

  • Kristaps Porzingis will make $30.7 million in the upcoming season on an expiring contract.
  • The Celtics will add Georges Niang and a second-round pick to their roster as part of the trade.
  • Brooklyn will acquire Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick in the trade with Atlanta.
  • The Hawks will technically pick for the Nets at spot No. 22 in Wednesday's first round, giving the Nets six total picks.

Sources:

  • ESPN
  • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
  • AP NBA