Big news for Atlanta Hawks fans! Kristaps Porzingis is sidelined for the next two weeks due to illness, but there's a silver lining: Trae Young is nearing his return! Let's dive into the details.
On Sunday, the Atlanta Hawks announced that center Kristaps Porzingis will be out for the next two weeks. He's been battling an illness, missing seven of the last eight games. The team is conducting further evaluations through late December to ensure his full recovery.
According to the team's statement, Porzingis will continue limited basketball activities and evaluations for two weeks, after which his status will be updated. His last game was on December 5th, where he scored 25 points in a close 134-133 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Porzingis joined the Hawks on June 24th in a three-team trade involving the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics. He previously played for the Celtics for two years and was part of their championship team in 2024.
But here's where it gets exciting for Hawks fans: Trae Young is set to return this week! He's been recovering from a right MCL sprain sustained in a late October game against Brooklyn.
The team's statement from Saturday mentioned that Young is increasing his reconditioning activities and is expected to return to practice next week. Young is a four-time NBA All-Star, a 2022 All-NBA Third-Team selection, and a 2019 All-Rookie First-Team selection. During the 2024-25 season, he led the NBA and set a franchise record with 880 assists, averaging 11.6 per game.
This situation is a classic example of the ups and downs of sports! One star player is out, but another is on the verge of returning. How do you think the Hawks will perform with these changes? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
