Boston Celtics are trading their star big man Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal. In return, they will receive Georges Niang and a second-round pick, while the Brooklyn Nets will acquire Terance Mann and Atlanta’s No. 22 pick.
The Boston Celtics are continuing their roster overhaul after trading guard Jrue Holiday earlier this week.
Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis
MIN: 27.19
PTS: 17.04 (55.07%)
REB: 6.32
As: 1.79
ST: 0.77
BL: 1.36
TO: 1.19
GM: 53
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, and Brooklyn Nets agreed to a three-team deal on Tuesday. The Celtics sent center Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick to the Hawks.
Meanwhile, Terance Mann and Atlanta’s No. 22 pick went to the Nets, while Georges Niang and a second-rounder landed with the Celtics.
Full trade details:
Celtics receive:
Georges Niang
Cleveland's 2031 second-round pick
Hawks receive:
Kristaps Porzingis
Boston's 2026 second-round pick
Nets receive:
Terance Mann
Atlanta's No. 22 pick
Boston is now below the second luxury tax apron, and could have a path to getting out of the luxury tax entirely this season.
Across those two deals, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks, the Celtics saved $180 million in luxury taxes on what was originally projected to be a combined payroll and tax bill of over $500 million next season.
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