Celtics Trade Porziņģis to Hawks in Three-Team Deal

The Boston Celtics traded Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal involving the Brooklyn Nets, aiming to reduce payroll and avoid the NBA's second apron luxury tax. The Celtics received Georges Niang and a second-round pick, while the Nets acquired Terance Mann and Atlanta's No. 22 draft pick. This move follows Boston's recent trade of Jrue Holiday and comes after their 18th championship, with Jayson Tatum's playoff Achilles injury impacting their title outlook. The trade signals a financial reset for Boston and the possible dismantling of their championship core, with speculation intensifying about Jaylen Brown's future on the team. Porziņģis joins the Hawks as a high-upside but injury-prone partner for Trae Young. Fans and analysts are divided, weighing the breakup of a title team against financial realities under the new CBA.