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<h2 class="m-article-header__sub-headline">“Our season (with the Celtics) didn’t finish last year as we hoped.”</h2>
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<figcaption class="a-photo__caption">Kristaps Porzingis' time in Boston concluded after two seasons. <em>(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</em></figcaption>
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By <a target="_blank" class="a-link a-link--inline" href="https://www.boston.com/author/conor-ryan/">Conor Ryan</a>
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<time class="m-article-header__date">July 10, 2025 | 5:12 PM</time>
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<p>After spending two impactful seasons with the Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis is now starting a new journey with the Hawks.</p>
<p>With significant luxury-tax penalties looming, Boston's Brad Stevens had to make tough roster decisions, leading to the departures of key players like Porzingis and Jrue Holiday.</p>
<p>Porzingis, who was entering the final year of his contract for the 2025-26 season, was <a target="_blank" href="https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/boston-celtics/2025/06/24/celtics-reportedly-trade-kristaps-porzingis-to-hawks-in-3-team-deal/">traded to Atlanta in a three-team deal last month</a> that included the Nets, allowing the Celtics to free up some salary space.</p>
<p>Having aided Boston in clinching a championship in 2024, Porzingis reflected on his tenure with the Celtics during an interview with <a target="_blank" href="https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/advance_417d9_masslive?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D126006X1587340%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3Dsterada%7C%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ajc.com%252Fsports%252F2025%252F07%252Fexclusive-kristaps-porzingis-helping-hawks-be-a-force-offensively%252F&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.masslive.com%2Fceltics%2F2025%2F07%2Fkristaps-porzingis-reveals-emotions-from-boston-celtics-trade.html&event_type=click&author=sterada&shopnl=0&section=Celtics&subsections=Sports&article_published_time=2025-07-10T09%3A00%3A00Z&article_modified_time=2025-07-10T09%3A00%3A32.54Z&linkbuybutton=0&pagebuybutton=0&bc_id=c623362a-8156-4a56-b46b-f7bb2e7263ff&sru=0&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.masslive.com%2Fceltics%2F&trx-iid=iid1752179496655aai">Lauren Williams of the <em>Atlanta Journal-Constitution.</em></a></p>
<p>“Our season (with the Celtics) didn’t wrap up last year as we wished,” Porzingis stated. “However, changes were inevitable for our team. Having a longer summer is always beneficial for players because the NBA season is grueling.”</p>
<p>He added, “Joining mid-season was tough. But this extended break allows me to recharge and prepare for the future. Overall, it's the ideal situation, and I am very excited about what lies ahead.”</p>
<p>Porzingis contributed significantly to making the Celtics a feared team, showcasing skills in post play, rim protection, and three-point shooting. However, his health consistently challenged his time with the team.</p>
<p>Despite securing a title in 2024, he participated in only seven out of 19 playoff games that Spring due to a calf issue and an ankle injury that required offseason surgery. During the 2024-25 season, he played only 42 games while recovering and later dealt with a persistent illness, averaging 19.5 points along with impressive shooting stats but struggled in the playoffs.</p>
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