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3w ago

Kristaps Porziņģis Says He’s Recharged, but Scouts and Role Questions Linger After EuroBasket

His move to Atlanta on an expiring deal raises immediate questions about role fit in Quin Snyder’s offense.

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Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis (8) in the game against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena
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Overview

  • Porziņģis said his “gas tank is back” after a spring illness sapped his energy in the 2025 playoffs, describing frustration with his limited impact for Boston.
  • He logged strong counting stats for Latvia at EuroBasket—averaging 20.2 points and 8.7 rebounds with a 34-point, 19-rebound game in a loss to Lithuania.
  • Scouts who watched him in the tournament were “not blown away,” per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, and Porziņģis acknowledged he still has a ways to go to full health.
  • Traded to Atlanta in a three-team deal, he is under contract for $30 million this season and becomes an unrestricted free agent next summer.
  • Hawks observers question how Snyder’s historically low post-up usage fits Porziņģis’ strengths, even as Trae Young voices confidence the revamped roster can contend if healthy.