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Hawks' experiment with former Celtics center failed before it even started

Fansided | January 8, 2026

Related Topics: Kristaps Porzingis, Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young, Boston Celtics

Former Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis and Trae Young played just three games as Hawks teammates, before Young's trade to the Wizards.

Oct 6, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (8) reacts during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

When the Atlanta Hawks traded for former Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, there was hope within the organization that KP could be the missing piece for their Trae Young-led core.

It made sense.

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