The Hawks ruled out former Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, who will miss his 10th straight game with Achilles tendonitis. This was set to be the first game back in Boston for the 2024 NBA champion since his offseason trade to Atlanta. Porzingis’ injury also sidelined him for the Celtics’ 132-106 win at Atlanta on Jan. 17.

Kristaps Porzingis has played in just 17 games amid a lost with the Hawks as he's looking like a potential trade candidate.

Rumors continue to link the Boston Celtics with a string of starting-level big men, ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.Brad Stevens allowed Luke Kornet and Al Horford to leave in free agency last summer.

The Celtics do own a sizable trade exception from the Kristaps Porzingis trade that is worth $22 million and is good through July 7 (one year from the trade being official). There is a pretty important caveat with this trade exception though and it involves where the Celtics are in relation to the second apron.

The former Celtics center is dealing with a new injury that will put the Hawks in a tough spot leading up to the trade deadline.

Boston seemed ready for a reset after a playoff exit, a roster clear out, and a devastating injury to their biggest name. Instead, they’re in the thick of the NBA’s title race.

The Atlanta Hawks are back on the road tonight, and they will be trying to avenge their most embarrassing loss of the season. The Hawks will play the Celtics, w