The Boston Celtics came into the offseason with a clear goal to get under the dreaded second apron. One day before the NBA Draft, that goal was accomplished after trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis. Holiday was shipped to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks. Porziņģis, along with a second-round pick, was traded to the Atlanta Hawks … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porziņģis Trade Comes With an Obvious Benefit for the Celtics
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Examining Kristaps Porziņģis’ Fit With The Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks’ new front office made their first big move. They traded Georges Niang, Terance Mann, pick 22 in tomorrow night’s draft, and a second-round pick for Kristaps Porziņģis and a second-round pick. Porziņģis who won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 2024, gives a big boost in the frontcourt on both ends. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, his rim … [Read more...] about Examining Kristaps Porziņģis’ Fit With The Hawks
Hawks interested at a sign-and-trade for Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Word is that the Hawks, at roughly $30 million below the luxury-tax line, are expected to register interest in a sign-and-trade deal with Minnesota to try to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker. … [Read more...] about Hawks interested at a sign-and-trade for Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Hawks interested at a sign-and-trade for Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Word is that the Hawks, at roughly $30 million below the luxury-tax line, are expected to register interest in a sign-and-trade deal with Minnesota to try to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker.Source: marcstein.substack.com More on this storyline Thus, having to pay Julius Randle and Naz Reid has many teams across the league with the non-taxpayer mid-level … [Read more...] about Hawks interested at a sign-and-trade for Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Michael Scotto: Source: As part of the Kristaps Porzingis trade to the Atlanta Hawks, the Boston Celtics received a 2031 Cleveland Cavaliers second-round draft pick with Georges Niang. In addition to Porzingis, Atlanta also received a 2026 least favorable second-round pick from Boston. … [Read more...] about