Porziņģis drew Jokic’s rim attention and contributed defensively while Jokic attacked, illustrating Porziņģis’ versatility as a shot-maker and rim protector. His presence adds scale to Latvia’s defense and creates matchup pressure for opponents, a dynamic that can influence Jokic’s margins in future head-to-heads and fantasy projections.

State Farm Arena in Atlanta, home to the Hawks, will host the boxing event—an unusual crossover that introduces a basketball-honed crowd energy and venue credibility. The arena has hosted major events but not a boxing headliner of this scale, making the fight a notable test for cross-sport appeal and live-event dynamics.

Porzingis is highlighted for a healthy, impactful EuroBasket showing, offering rim protection and floor spacing that could influence Trey Young’s playmaking. His health and fit with Atlanta are framed as pivotal to a high-upside offensive mix.

Daniels is cited as a potential breakout, with the Wolves hoping the form he showed in the postseason translates to a stronger regular season. The debate centers on his two-way impact and whether the added minutes with Alexander-Walker gone unlock more offense for him.

Alexander-Walker is cited as the standout player who might have moved on to Hawks, reshaping the Wolves’ external trade landscape. The discussion centers on how NAW’s departure opens minutes for Dillingham and Shannon, and how his presence or absence would influence the Wolves’ guard depth and two-way balance, especially given the aging Conley and ISA.