Kristaps Porzingis: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / December 14

Kristaps Porzingis Out At Least Two Weeks Due To Illness

Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis will miss at least two weeks as he undergoes additional evaluations due to an illness, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

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NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 13

Hawks Biggest Issues Continued To Be Exposed Against the Pistons Last Night

Last night was arguably the worst Hawks game of the season. They lost by 27 to the Detroit Pistons, their third time losing to Detroit this season, and

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

How Hawks’ Jalen Johnson has already surprised Kristaps Porzingis

ATLANTA, GA- It was all good for the Atlanta Hawks in the first half against the Denver Nuggets. They were making almost all of their 3-pointers, getting to the rim at ease, and most importantly, they had pretty much contained Nikola Jokic.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hardwood Heroics / December 6

'I Put That Behind Me' – Atlanta Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis Downplays Fitness Concerns After Win Vs. Denver Nuggets

Kristaps Porzingis assured Atlanta Hawks fans that his recent illness is not the same one he had last season with the Boston Celtics. He dealt with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), where his heart rate would spike, and his energy would drop just by standing up.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Hawks’ Kristaps Porzingis shuts down concerns about repeat illness

The Atlanta Hawks had been without Kristaps Porzingis for the past four games as he dealt with an illness, but he was able to return against the Denver Nuggets.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 5

Atlanta Announces Final Playing Status For Jalen Johnson and Kristaps Porzingis vs Denver

The Atlanta Hawks have had one of the more challenging schedules from a logistics standpoint, playing the most road games in the NBA while fighting injuries to star point guard Trae Young and center Kristaps Porzingis.

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 / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 28

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

After two days off, the Atlanta Hawks are back in action today against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the preseason favorite to win the Eastern Conference. The Hawks and the Cavs have matched up one time already this season, with Cleveland getting the win at home.

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / November 22

Kristaps Porzingis, Hawks send Pelicans to ninth straight loss

Kristaps Porzingis scored a season-high 29 points and Vit Krejci added 21 points on seven 3-pointers off the bench as the visiting Atlanta Hawks handed the New Orleans Pelicans their ninth straight loss, 115-98, on Saturday.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Hawks Announce Kristaps Porzingis Development on Saturday

The Atlanta Hawks enter Saturday’s key home game against the Los Angeles Lakers dealing with a mounting injury list that threatens their rise in the Eastern Conference.

Atlanta Hawks News / EssentiallySports / October 29

Is Kristaps Porzingis Playing Tonight vs Nets? Latest Update on Hawks Star’s Injury

The Atlanta Hawks haven’t started the season on a high (1-3), but showed promise in a close 128-123 loss to the undefeated Chicago Bulls on Monday. Now, they head to Brooklyn for the second stop of their four-game road trip.

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NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / October 28

Kristaps Porzingis' Illness That Impacted Celtics Tenure Finally Revealed

Former Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis missed a significant stretch of action during his final playoff run with the team before he was traded in the summer.

Atlanta Hawks News / EssentiallySports / October 25

Is Kristaps Porzingis Playing Tonight vs Thunder? Latest Update on Hawks Star’s Injury

The Atlanta Hawks return home riding the momentum of a win over the Orlando Magic, but their next test won’t be easy. They face the defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder, who are on a 2-game winning streak.

Atlanta Hawks News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Hawks Share Kristaps Porzingis' Injury Status Before Magic Game

Big man Kristaps Porzingis is playing in his first season with the Atlanta Hawks after arriving in the offseason via a trade from the Boston Celtics. He is part of a revamped core built around point guard Trae Young, and the Hawks are expected to be competitive in the Eastern Conference, with a top-four seed a real possibility.

Atlanta Hawks News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Full details emerge about Kristaps Porzingis’ mystery illness

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Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

Porzingis, Hawks Both Open to Contract Extension

The conversation around a contract extension between Kristaps Porzingis and the Hawks has intensified. Atlanta is looking to secure one of its most impactful players for the long term, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / October 15

Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: 'No rush' for contract extension

Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis is currently eligible for a contract extension after being traded to Atlanta over the summer. However, he tells Fred Katz of The Athletic that he’s in no hurry to get a new deal done.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / September 6

Kristaps Porzingis has shown Celtics fans what they're missing

Kristaps Porzingis' time at the FIBA EuroBasket has come to an end. Latvia was eliminated during the opening round of the knockout stages, losing to Lithuania 88-79.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / September 2

Hawks geared for long-distance offense next season

Adding three-point shooting should help the Atlanta Hawks' spacing. As new Hawk Kristaps Porzingis is showing at EuroBasket, that spacing goes beyond the three-point line.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 29