The Atlanta Hawks officially acquired veteran center Kristaps Porzingis to team up with star guard Trae Young in a three-team trade involving the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics sent Porzingis as part of a salary-clearing deal that brought in Georges Niang and allowed Boston to avoid luxury tax penalties.

The Boston Celtics are sending star center Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks in a massive three-team trade.

The Celtics have made moves to get cheaper, with the trade of Porzingis one of multiple moves Boston has made or will likely make to reshape their roster.