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Kristaps Porzingis Out Two Weeks, Prioritizing Health

12/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Kristaps Porzingis, the Atlanta Hawks center, will miss the next two weeks due to illness, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
This absence follows Porzingis missing seven of the last eight games.
Porzingis is averaging 19.2 points and 5.6 rebounds this season.
Porzingis previously faced postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) with the Boston Celtics.
The Hawks are prioritizing his long-term health with a cautious recovery approach.

History

Historical Context

The Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Awareness Act was enacted in 2018 to enhance understanding of POTS, a condition affecting 1-3 million Americans, including athletes like Kristaps Porzingis. The act allocated $5 million for research, addressing the significant impact of POTS on daily life and sports performance, and underscoring the need for better health management strategies for affected individuals.

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Story summary

Kristaps Porzingis, the Atlanta Hawks center, will miss the next two weeks due to illness, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
This absence follows Porzingis missing seven of the last eight games.
Porzingis is averaging 19.2 points and 5.6 rebounds this season.
Porzingis previously faced postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) with the Boston Celtics.
The Hawks are prioritizing his long-term health with a cautious recovery approach.

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