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

Based on his track record, Porzingis was truly a luxury for Boston, which had the depth to survive his absences the past two seasons. (Porzingis played just 57 games in 2023-24.) With the repeater tax kicking in, plus the limitations imposed by the second apron, Porzingis was expendable in pursuit of a more balanced cap sheet.

The Boston Celtics are sending star center Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks in a massive three-team trade.