Sep 24, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) talks to reporters during media day at Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images David Butler II-Imagn Images

Kristaps Porzingis Makes Feelings Clear About Atlanta Hawks Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 12:45 PM ET

Kristaps Porzingis is one of the most talented players in the NBA (when healthy).

Earlier this week, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Boston Celtics had sent Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade.

Via @sixringsofsteeI: "The Atlanta Hawks turned Kevin Huerter, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Dejounte Murray into:

- Dyson Daniels
- Kristaps Porzingis
- Asa Newell
- 2026 NOP/MIL Swap Best
- 2027 NOP/MIL Swap Worst

Pretty impressive stuff"

The Atlanta Hawks turned Kevin Huerter, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Dejounte Murray into:

- Dyson Daniels
- Kristaps Porzingis
- Asa Newell
- 2026 NOP/MIL Swap Best
- 2027 NOP/MIL Swap Worst

Pretty impressive stuff
— Matt (@sixringsofsteeI) June 26, 2025

Following the trade, Porzingis made a post to his Instagram story (that Hawks fans will like).

He wrote: "genuinely excited for what's ahead "

Porzingis helped the Celtics win the 2024 NBA Championship over the Dallas Mavericks.

He had a very productive two-year stint in Boston.

Via Trevor Hass of The Boston Globe: "There's never been a player I've changed my view on more from before his time with the Celtics to the end of his time with the Celtics.

Kristaps Porzingis is the ultimate teammate, will do anything for his people and is a true winner. No Banner 18 without him."

There's never been a player I've changed my view on more from before his time with the Celtics to the end of his time with the Celtics.

Kristaps Porzingis is the ultimate teammate, will do anything for his people and is a true winner. No Banner 18 without him.
— Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) June 24, 2025