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Hawks’ Kristaps Porziņģis Defers Extension Talks to Focus on 2025–26

The 30-year-old center enters a contract year that could lead to unrestricted free agency next summer.

Overview

  • Porziņģis said he prefers to see how the season goes before engaging in contract extension discussions.
  • He is eligible for a new deal but would hit unrestricted free agency in July 2026 if no agreement is reached with Atlanta.
  • The veteran big man is set to earn about $30.7 million this season under the contract he carried from Boston.
  • Atlanta acquired Porziņģis from the Celtics over the summer, and his health history remains a central consideration after past availability issues.
  • The Hawks begin their regular season on October 22 against the Raptors in Atlanta.