“Having this time off and being able to recharge a bit and get ready for a big summer, and then going into next year, it’s honestly the perfect scenario. I’m super excited about what’s coming,” Kristaps Porzingis also added about transitioning to the Atlanta Hawks.

The Atlanta Hawks officially welcomed Kristaps Porzingis on Monday while waiving forward David Roddy one day after he was acquired in the NBA's first seven-team trade.

The Celtics reportedly strike another pre-Draft deal, this one centered on sending Kristaps Porziņģis to the Hawks.