The Celtics have made moves to get cheaper, with the trade of Porzingis one of multiple moves Boston has made or will likely make to reshape their roster.

Flexibility, flexibility, flexibility. Brad Stevens used that word seven times to explain the Celtics’ difficult offseason roster moves.

The Atlanta Hawks officially acquired veteran center Kristaps Porzingis to team up with star guard Trae Young in a three-team trade involving the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics sent Porzingis as part of a salary-clearing deal that brought in Georges Niang and allowed Boston to avoid luxury tax penalties.