The Boston Celtics are in a whirlwind of possible trades at the moment. Reports emerged that the Celtics approached several players on the roster regarding a trade following a less-than-ideal season that saw Jayson Tatum suffer a long-term injury that is set to keep him sidelined for most of this season. Reports emerged via ESPN that several teams in the NBA are looking to make significant moves in the trade market this offseason. The Celtics began that trend with the Jrue Holiday trade to Portland; now Porzingis is the next on the trading list.
The Boston Celtics are looking to rebuild their squad this offseason
Following the Achilles injury that Jayson Tatum suffered in the series defeat to the New York Knicks, the Celtics knew that they would need to dabble in the trade market and possibly make some room in their budget for more players to keep the team alive until the return of the prodigal son that is Jayson Tatum. Jrue Holiday was the first to leave Boston for the Trailblazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and a pair of second-round picks.
Anthony Irwin reported that several teams were interested in star forward John Collins. One direction that was proposed was that the Celtics could opt to trade Kristaps Porzingis for John Collins, which would have made a lot of sense for Boston. Collins is a sought-after player at the moment, and the Jazz are reportedly fielding several offers for him.
Kristaps Porzingis never reached his full potential in Boston
Porzingis was drafted by the New York Knicks as the No. 4 overall pick in 2015. His potential began to set the league on fire as he earned an All-Star selection in 2017-18. The following year, he suffered the first in a long list of injuries that have hindered his progress. His performances when he was healthy were impressive; he averaged 19.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 28.8 minutes in only 42 regular-season games (all starts) last season.
Porzingis has been traded by the Boston Celtics to the Atlanta Hawks
Following the speculation surrounding his future in Boston and the apparent interest from several teams, Kristaps Porzingis is now on his way out of Boston following a less-than-productive stint with the Celtics. The Holiday trade was just the beginning, it would seem, for the Celtics, and now Kristaps Porzingis is the latest player to be traded by Boston.
What are the details behind the three-team trade that is sending Porzingis to Atlanta?
Reports have emerged from ESPN stating that the Celtics have agreed to a three-team trade with the Hawks and Nets. With the trade drama at the peak of its performance this offseason, the deal is just the latest in a long list of moves to come in the NBA. The details of the three-team trade are the following:
- Boston Celtics receive – Georges Niang and a second-round pick
- Atlanta Hawks receive – Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round draft pick
- Brooklyn Nets receive – Hawks guard-forward Terance Mann and their No. 22 pick
Will the Boston Celtics continue to reshape their roster for next season?
The trade deal comes as no surprise to most in the NBA. Porzingis never reached his full potential in Boston after some All-Star performances in New York. The Boston Celtics are doing their utmost to reshape the team to compete against their rivals, who are dominating the headlines at the moment following a record-breaking sale. The Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis trades have opened up the door slightly for the Celtics to make some significant moves for a few role players to prop the team up while Jayson Tatum works on his recovery.
