Kristaps Porziņģis is one of the most talented forwards in the NBA (when healthy).
The 2018 NBA All-Star is currently averaging 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 45.7% from the field and 36.0% from three-point range in 17 games for the Atlanta Hawks.
On Wednesday night, Porziņģis was traded to a new team.
NBA World Reacts To Golden State Warriors Trading For Kristaps Porziņģis
Via ESPN’s Shams Charania: “BREAKING: The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, sources tell ESPN.”
The Warriors had Porzingis as a target for the last couple of months and land the floor-spacing big man. For the Hawks, a high-upside wing for Quin Snyder and a sharpshooter on the wings. https://t.co/pEV8vSwruT
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 5, 2026
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Here’s what people were saying about the deal:
@BrettSiegelNBA: “A strong relationship between Hawks’ GM Onsi Saleh and Warriors’ GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. helped this deal come together. Porzingis has long been on the Warriors’ radar dating back to 2023, plus Kuminga has a strong bond with Saleh.”
@TheWarriorsTalk: “Rick Celebrini gonna earn that paycheck this season.”
@UofBasketball: “Warriors with a 7’4 rim protector that can shoot in the lineup next to Dray is actually pretty awesome (gigantic IF he can stay healthy whatsoever)”
@NationMffl: “If KP was healthy, he’d be a perfect fit for the Warriors”
Golden State’s new projected starting lineup:
PG: Steph Curry
SG: Brandin Podziemski
SF: Moses Moody
PF: Draymond Green
C: Kristaps PorzingisThe Warriors are not giving up on contending in the West after losing Jimmy Butler to a season-ending injury.
— Jake Weinbach (@JWeinbachNBA) February 5, 2026
KEEP READING: BREAKING: Warriors Trade Away Jonathan Kuminga To Surprise Eastern Conference Team for $60M Star
Porziņģis was the fourth pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.
He has also spent time playing for the New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics over 11 seasons.
During the 2024 season, Porziņģis helped lead the Celtics to the NBA Championship.
Breaking: The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, sources tell @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/YUHA4Yn0Fc
— ESPN (@espn) February 5, 2026
Right now, the Warriors are the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 27-24 record in 51 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (and 5-5 over their last ten).
On Thursday night, the Warriors will visit the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.
