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Celtics Front Office Slammed for ‘Gap Year’ Planning

The Boston Celtics' 2025 offseason has not been an ideal one. The Celtics knew they needed to make some tough decisions this summer, and they wasted no time in doing so.

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Analyst Gives Bold Prediction For Asa Newell's Role In His Rookie Season With The Hawks

The Hawks had an exciting draft night this year. They began draft week with two first round picks, but moved one of them in the blockbuster Kristaps Porzingis trade with Boston and Brooklyn.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / July 25

‘Took our unicorn…’ New Boston Celtics player makes Kristaps Porzingis point when explaining fan reaction to him

The Boston Celtics acquired a new player who feels he will face resentment from the fanbase after the Kristaps Porzingis trade. The Boston Celtics gutted their championship roster this offseason.

Kristaps Porzingis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 25

Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis confidently reveals favorite rapper

New city, new beginnings, and a new favorite playlist. Kristaps Porzingis may still be settling into Atlanta after a headline-making trade this offseason, but he’s already making it clear who runs the soundtrack to his life in the city.

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Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24

Why Celtics’ recent roster move has major second-apron implications

This summer has been all about avoiding the second apron for the Boston Celtics. In late June, they traded two key members from their 2024 title run — center Kristaps Porzingis and guard Jrue Holiday — because of the new CBA’s punitive tax penalties.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 24

Celtics Big Man Gets Brutally Honest About Fans Being Unhappy He’s Replacing Kristaps Porzingis

The Boston Celtics were entering the offseason with a ton of question marks. Many wondered if the Celtics would have the guts to make the multitude of potential massive changes they needed to make this summer.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / July 24

'They Don’t Give a Crap If I’m From Boston' – Boston Celtics’ New Signing Gets 100% Honest on Replacing Kristaps Porzingis

Georges Niang is aware that a lot of Boston Celtics fans (still) do not like him after he got into an altercation with Jaylen Brown during Game 7 of the 2023 Eastern Conference semifinals, when he was still with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / July 23

Celtics Exec Gets ‘Brutally Honest’ On Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis Trades

The Boston Celtics made two huge trades this NBA offseason, sending Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers and Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 23

Celtics Could Trade Away 3 Players Ahead of 2025-26 Season: Report

The Boston Celtics have already traded two starters away during this offseason. Getting rid of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis was always part of the plan in order to get under the second apron of the luxury tax.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / July 21

Celtics showing interest in Ben Simmons

The Boston Celtics are reportedly one of four teams interested in signing Ben Simmons. He’s a shell of what he once was, but for the vet minimum there isn’t really any risk in bringing him in and minus Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, and Kristaps Porzingis, Boston could use the defense.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 18

Boston Celtics And Memphis Grizzlies Reportedly Held Trade Discussions

The Boston Celtics have been a busy team over the offseason. They have already traded Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday (who each played a major role in them winning the 2024 title).

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Hawks Star's Honest Thoughts About the Kristaps Porzingis Trade

After the NBA Finals, the Atlanta Hawks didn't waste time and made a move to improve their roster. The Hawks had a three-team trade with the Brooklyn Nets that allowed them to acquire star center Kristaps Porzingis.

Atlanta Hawks News / Fastbreak on SI / July 17

Atlanta Hawks Star Trae Young Makes Feelings Clear About Kristaps Porzingis

Kristaps Porzingis had been with the Boston Celtics for two years before getting traded to the Atlanta Hawks over the summer. When healthy, Porzingis is among the most talented forwards in the NBA.

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 17

Hawks poach free agent sharpshooter from divisional rival

The Atlanta Hawks have had one of the busiest offseasons in the NBA, trading for Kristaps Porzingis, drafting Asa Newell, and signing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard in free agency.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 17

24 PPG NBA Star May Be Changing Teams After New Report

The NBA offseason is still young, but there have already been plenty of notable players who have found new homes. This includes players like Kevin Durant, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Bradley Beal, Myles Turner, Cameron Johnson, and Michael Porter Jr., just to name a few.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 16

Analyst Uses One Word To Describe the Atlanta Hawks Offseason

There has arguably not been a team that has improved more in this NBA offseason than the Atlanta Hawks. Things got started with the big three-team trade that landed the Hawks Kristaps Porzingis and they continued into the actual free agent period.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Hawks Rumored to Reunite With Former All-Star Center: Insider

The Atlanta Hawks aren't done with their summer transactions. After acquiring All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics, the Hawks have been linked to pursue a veteran free agent center.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 14

Celtics' Major Free Agent Acquisition Reveals Why He Chose Boston

With Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kornet, and likely Al Horford all leaving Boston, the center position is going to look a whole lot different in Beantown this upcoming season.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

This Summer League Standout Looking To Make Celtics Roster

What was a strength for the Boston Celtics has now turned into a weakness. Boston had a bunch of depth at the center position last season, and that was even with the oft-injured Kristaps Porzingis.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / July 13

Hawks Receive New Starting Five Projection For Next Season

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 12

Kristaps Porzingis Breaks Silence on Being Traded By Celtics

The Boston Celtics traded away fan-favorite center Kristaps Porzingis over the NBA offseason for salary cap relief, and he spoke out in the aftermath of the deal.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 10

Kristaps Porzingis Makes Bold Statement After Celtics-Hawks Trade

Kristaps Porzingis had been an important players for the Boston Celtics in each of the previous two seasons. The 2024 NBA Champion has now been traded to the Atlanta Hawks.

NBA News / SportsTalkATL / July 8

Should Hawks be concerned with Kristaps Porzingis playing in FIBA Eurobasket 2025?

The Hawks made several notable offseason acquisitions, and perhaps the most valuable one isn’t even on the team this year — the more favorable *unprotected* first-round pick of the Pelicans and Bucks.

NBA News / SportsTalkATL / June 25

Grading the Hawks trade for Kristaps Porzingis

The Hawks finally took a big swing on Tuesday night, agreeing to a three-way trade with the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics, with Kristaps Porzingis landing in Atlanta.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24

Porzingis trade could be Hawks' last chance to build around Young

Kristaps Porzingis trade could be Hawks' last chance to build around Trae Young

The Atlanta Hawks are potentially giving Trae Young one final hurrah.

Celtics complete predraft salary dumps with Kristaps Porzingis trade

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 24

Report: Bulls Not Currently Pursuing Kristaps Porzingis Trade

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Chicago Bulls are not pursuing Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis. The Celtics are expected to trade Porzingis this offseason. “The Bulls are not currently chasing Porzingis, league sources say, although some rival teams have been openly wondering if they might,” Fischer wrote.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 24

Report: Spurs Unlikely To Trade For Kristaps Porzingis

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the San Antonio Spurs have held some exploratory talks about trading for Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis.