KRISTAPS PORZINGIS NEWS

Former Celtics big man may have already played his final game with new team The Atlanta Hawks could trade former Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis before he returns from illness.

16 HOURS AGO • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Kristaps Porzingis Facing More Health Setbacks Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to miss at least the next two weeks due to illness marking another frustrating interrupt...

1 DAY AGO • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Hawks' next move is painfully obvious if rumors are true Kristaps Porzingis' time with the Atlanta Hawks could be brief.

1 DAY AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Warriors can put a line through potential trade target after latest health news Kristaps Porzingis has been a potential trade target linked to the Golden State Warriors over the years, including in a recent ESPN mock tra...

2 DAYS AGO • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Celtics dodged painful reality based on latest update on former center The illness Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with will keep him out for two more weeks as doctors search for a solution.

2 DAYS AGO • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Kristaps Porzingis to miss two weeks with illness, Trae Young nears return

The Atlanta Hawks announced that Kristaps Porzingis will be out for the next two weeks on Sunday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Set to miss two weeks Porzingis will miss at least the next two weeks of action as he undergoes further testing for the illness he's dealing with, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Porzingis has missed seven of the past eight games for Atlanta due to a mysterious illness, so he'll take the next few weeks off to try and get to the bottom of exactly what he's been dealing with. Onyeka Okongwu should continue to start with Porzingis out, and Mouhamed Gueye will be more involved in the rotation. It sounds like the earliest Porzingis could be expected to return would be Dec. 29 versus the Thunder.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Porzingis is set to miss a third consecutive game (and seventh over the Hawks' last eight games) due to an illness, and his next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Hornets. Onyeka Okongwu will continue to work in an expanded role for as long as Porzingis is out of action.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hawks may have quietly revealed a big Kristaps Porzingis development The Hawks tested a controversial move that fans heavily debated pre-season. After a week of reflection on their experiment, the Hawks must m...

4 DAYS AGO • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Out with illness Porzingis has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pistons due to illness.

Impact Porzingis will miss a second a second straight game after being rested Saturday against Washington. His next chance to suit up will arrive Sunday against Philly. Onyeka Okongwu will have a good chance to draw another start in Porzingis' place.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hawks already have their Kristaps Porzingis upgrade just waiting to be acquired The Hawks were officially linked to Anthony Davis as the franchise finally accepts the reality of starting Kristaps Porzingis.

DECEMBER 9 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Hawks getting Kristaps Porzingis reality check Celtics narrowly avoided Kristaps Porzingis addresses his return to the Hawks' lineup and the possibility of having his role change.

DECEMBER 8 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Won't play Saturday Porzingis (rest) won't suit up for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Porzingis will return to the sidelines for rest purposes on the second leg of a back-to-back set Saturday, which should open up some more minutes for Mouhamed Gueye. Managers can expect Porzingis to return to action Friday against the Pistons.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta faces Washington, looks to stop 3-game skid

Atlanta looks to end its three-game slide with a win over Washington

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Productive off bench in loss Porzingis (illness) racked up 25 points (9-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal over 20 minutes during Friday's 134-133 loss to Denver.

Impact Porzingis returned from a four-game absence due to an illness Friday, though he was deployed off the bench for the first time this season. Still, the veteran big man finished as the team's second-leading scorer, providing 20-plus points for the sixth time across 13 regular-season appearances. He also tied his season-high mark in triples, which he set in the team's season-opening loss to the Raptors on Oct. 22.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Porzingis is active but not starting Friday's game against the Nuggets, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.

Impact Porzingis has been cleared to return from a four-game absence due to illness, but he'll be under a minutes restriction and come off the bench. He had started in all 12 of his appearances this season. Porzingis is averaging 18.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.6 blocks across 26.3 minutes. Onyeka Okongwu will start at center Friday.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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 f...

DECEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Available to play Porzingis (illness) will be available to play Friday versus the Nuggets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Porzingis is back after a four-game absence, and his return will likely result in Onyeka Okongwu heading back to the second unit. Porzingis may have his minutes monitored in his first game back, but he's still a must-start player whenever he's available.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Kristaps Porzingis truth is becoming painfully obvious as trade talks escalate The Atlanta Hawks must answer their Kristaps Porzingis problem before it is too late.

DECEMBER 5 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Active at shootaround Porzingis, who's officially listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets due to an illness, was spotted getting shots up after the Hawks' morning shootaround, Kevin...

Impact Porzingis has missed four straight games due to an illness, allowing Onyeka Okongwu to see extended action. This past offseason, Porzingis was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, commonly referred to as POTS, and it can be a recurring ailment that zaps a person's energy. If Porzingis is cleared to suit up Friday, he'll likely face heavy restrictions for at least a few games.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Nuggets, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Porzingis has missed the past four games due to an illness, but it appears he's finally feeling better and could get out there Friday night. He'll likely be a game-time call, but if he can play, Onyeka Okongwu would head back to the second unit and Mouhamed Gueye's minutes would dip.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks finally learn why Celtics felt fine letting Kristaps Porzingis go The Hawks are starting to see exactly what Boston already knew about Kristaps Porzingis. Can the Hawks count on him when it matters most?

DECEMBER 3 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Ruled out with illness Porzingis is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers with an illness, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Networkreports.

Impact Wednesday will be a fourth straight absence for Porzingis, whose next chance to return is the front end of a back-to-back Friday against Denver. Onyeka Okongwu should start at center once again, and he has averaged 18.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 steals per tilt in 10 games as a starter this season.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Porzingis (illness) will not play in Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Porzingis will miss his third straight game Monday and currently doesn't have a timetable to return. In the meantime, Onyeka Okongwu is likely to hold down the fort at center with Mouhamed Gueye picking up some backup center minutes.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Philadelphia Porzingis (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Porzingis will miss a second straight game due to an illness, and the lack of availability continues to be an issue with the big man, who's now missed nine of the Hawks' 21 games this season. With Porzingis out, Onyeka Okongwu should draw another start at center.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE