Fansided · Sep 10, 2025
Kristaps Porzingis problem the Hawks won't be able to shake
Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis | Nic Antaya/GettyImagesKristaps Porzingis was limited to 42 games last season due to an illness that Brad Stevens referred to as "post-viral syndrome" during his postseason media availability. Stevens said the team expected KP to recover from the illness within a matter of weeks, with basketball over. Porzingis is now with the Atlanta Hawks after an offseason trade, and the illness is still a concern.
It wasn't enough of a concern for the Hawks not to trade for him, pairing him with Trae Young in a duo that has the potential to be one of the best in the league. The issue is that to reach that status, Porzingis needs to be on the floor.