Kristaps Porzingis: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NBA Notes: Wizards, Trae Young, Hawks, Kristaps Porzingis, Celtics

Washington is taking a patient but intentional approach with Trae Young. Speaking to Mark Medina of EssentiallySports, Wizards GM Will Dawkins confirmed Young will remain sidelined through the All-Star break, though the team is not shutting him down for the season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / January 26

Hawks’ Porzingis Out Another Week; Risacher Day-To-Day

While Kristaps Porzingis has resumed basketball activities, he’ll still be out a while longer, according to the Hawks, who announced in a press release that the veteran center will be reexamined in a week (Twitter link).

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / January 26

Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher, Kristaps Porzingis nearing return

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher and center Kristaps Porzingis are getting closer to a return to the lineup. Both players have missed the last eight games, Risacher with a bone contusion on his left knee and Porzingis with left Achilles tendinitis.

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Kristaps Porzingis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

The Kristaps Porzingis Trade Is Not As Bad As People Thought

When the Kristaps Porzingis trade went down, a lot of people saw it as a short sighted gamble. The reaction focused on his injury history and inconsistent availability.

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA Analysis Network / January 20

Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher sidelined another week as Atlanta Hawks’ injury issues mount

The Atlanta Hawks will be without two of their key frontcourt players for at least another week, as Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher continue to recover from injuries that have already kept them sidelined for six straight games.

NBA News / The Lead / January 19

Could the Hawks Trade Porzingis to the Warriors for Kuminga?

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 19

NBA Notes: Hawks, Kristaps Porzingis, Nets, Michael Porter Jr., Pacers

The Hawks are playing the waiting game with two important pieces. Atlanta announced Monday that Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher are both making progress and will be re-evaluated in about a week.

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / January 19

Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis, Zaccharie Risacher out another week

The slumping Atlanta Hawks will have to wait at least another week for the returns of center Kristaps Porzingis and forward Zaccharie Risacher, the team announced Monday.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / January 19

Kristaps Porzingis, Zaccharie Risacher To Miss At Least Another Week

The Hawks provided injury updates (via Twitter) Monday morning on Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher, saying both players are making progress with their recoveries and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 17

Atlanta Hawks Announce Dyson Daniel's Final Playing Status For Tonight's Game vs Boston

The Atlanta Hawks are set to host the Boston Celtics tonight, and they are hoping that they can snap their two-game losing streak. After two impressive wins over Denver and Golden State, the Hawks have turned in two dismal defensive performances against the Lakers and the Blazers.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 16

Hawks Sign Former Lakers and Grizzlies Center To Two-Way Contract

The Hawks need help at the center position and they are looking for any avenue to find that help. With Kristaps Porzingis missing consistent time for various reasons and N'Faly Dante out for the season, the Hawks have had to look the route of finding a useful two-way player to help backup Onyeka Okongwu on the nights that Porzingis cannot play.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 11

Atlanta Hawks Announce Kristaps Porzingis' Final Playing Status For Tonight's Game vs The Warriors

The Atlanta Hawks are going for their third straight win tonight. They began their road trip with a win over the Denver Nuggets, and now they will need to get a win over Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / January 9

Atlanta Hawks Announce Final Playing Status For Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher vs The Denver Nuggets

While they were not on the original injury report heading into today, both Kristaps Porzingis (left Achilles tendinitis) and Zaccharie Risacher (left knee inflammation) had been downgraded to questionable earlier in the afternoon ahead of the Hawks' matchup vs Denver tonight.

Atlanta Hawks News / Larry Brown Sports / January 8

Kristaps Porzingis had a sad reaction to Trae Young’s departure

Kristaps Porzingis is already missing Trae Young. With the Atlanta Hawks sending star point guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster trade Wednesday, a big void has opened up, particularly in the team’s playmaking — and Porzingis was quick to highlight his now-former teammate’s elite passing ability.

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / January 3

Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis, Trae Young out vs. Toronto

The Atlanta Hawks will be without center Kristaps Porzingis and point guard Trae Young when they face the Raptors on Saturday night in Toronto. Porzingis had returned to play in Atlanta's last two games after missing 10 with an unspecified illness, though he came off the bench and was limited to 17 minutes in each of those games.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2

Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis wouldn’t let illness define his work ethic during absence

The Atlanta Hawks were able to break their seven-game losing streak before the new year, and they had some reinforcements to help. After missing the past ten games as the Hawks shut him down, Kristaps Porzingis returned to the floor and gave the team a major boost on both sides of the ball.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / December 30

Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis ready for action after 10-game absence

Kristaps Porzingis is not on the Hawks’ injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / December 28

Kristaps Porzingis Out Monday, Now Considered Day-To-Day

While Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis will be out again for Monday’s contest at Oklahoma City, his return shouldn’t be far off. According to the team (Twitter link), Porzingis is progressing in his return from an illness and is now considered day-to-day.

Atlanta Hawks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15

Kristaps Porzingis sidelined by another mystery illness

For the second time in a year, Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with some sort of unexplained illness that will cause him to miss time. Porzingis is set to miss the next two weeks with an illness and will undergo further evaluation, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Atlanta Hawks News / SportsTalkATL / December 15

Kristaps Porzingis’ stint with the Hawks could be short-lived

According to Shams Charania, the Hawks are going to shutdown Kristaps Porzingis for the next two weeks with an illness and then re-evaluate things in an attempt to prioritize his long-term health this season.

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / December 14

Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis (illness) to miss at least 2 more weeks

Atlanta Hawks big man Kristaps Porzingis will miss at least two more weeks and undergo further testing due to an illness, the team announced Sunday. Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers is the seventh of the last eight that Porzingis sat out due to the issue.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 29

Why It Might Be Time For Kristaps Porzingis To Move To The Bench

During the offseason, it was difficult to find anyone that was firmly against the Hawks adding Kristaps Porzingis. He was only one season removed from a fantastic season for the Celtics as the starting center for their championship-level squad.

Atlanta Hawks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Full details emerge about Kristaps Porzingis’ mystery illness

Full details about the unusual illness that Kristaps Porzingis dealt with last season have finally emerged.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / September 6

Kristaps Porzingis has shown Celtics fans what they're missing

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