Boston traded Porzingis to Atlanta in a three-team deal last month that also included the Nets, helping the Celtics free up some payroll in the process.

The Celtics dealt Kristaps Porzingis to the Hawks in a trade that slimmed their payroll, but they still had to say farewell to one of their starters.

Former Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis made his first comments about being traded to the Atlanta Hawks this offseason.