Porzingis is the offseason catalyst for Atlanta, a mobile center who can flood space and protect the rim. His health is the key variable; if he can stay on the floor for a meaningful portion of the season, the Hawks’ ceiling rises significantly as he anchors both offense and defense.

Porzingis joins Boston with a versatile skill set—shooting, rim protection, and switching ability—contributing spacing and a new dimension to the frontcourt. His fit is key to the retooling, offering another weapon for offenses and a defensive anchor in large-lineup configurations, even as health remains a factor.

Porzingis moved to Atlanta in a three-team swap that opened the Hawks’ frontcourt and shifted Porzingis into a more versatile role alongside Murray and Hunter, expanding the offensive options and spacing for Atlanta while creating a new defensive dynamic.

Porzingis exits Boston for Atlanta, altering Celtics’ frontcourt balance and elevating the Hawks’ floor spacing. His absence in Boston shifts usage and allows Niang to contribute more on the wings, while Atlanta gains a shot-altering presence in the frontcourt that can swing fantasy lineups.

Porzingis moved as part of cap discipline, freeing room for the next wave in Boston. His exit reshapes the Celtics’ frontcourt floor spacing and defensive rim protection, potentially elevating younger bigs in Boston’s system while the Hawks pick up a veteran stretch option beyond the arc.