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Celtics Trade Porzingis to Hawks, Slash $180M Tax

6/25/2025

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In a bold move, the Boston Celtics have traded center Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team deal that includes the Brooklyn Nets. In return, the Celtics gain Georges Niang and a second-round pick, while also slashing $180 million in tax penalties. Porzingis, 29, now joins a rising Hawks squad, igniting excitement for the upcoming season.

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In a bold move, the Boston Celtics have traded center Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team deal that includes the Brooklyn Nets. In return, the Celtics gain Georges Niang and a second-round pick, while also slashing $180 million in tax penalties. Porzingis, 29, now joins a rising Hawks squad, igniting excitement for the upcoming season.