The Boston Celtics have strategically offloaded Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis, a move projected to save them $180 million in tax penalties. Thes

The Boston Celtics have made their second significant trade in as many days. Less than a day after sending Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, they have dealt Kristaps Porziņģis and a second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks.

Brad Stevens succinctly explained the reasoning behind the Boston Celtics trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis — former All-Stars and key pieces of Boston's 2024 title team — this offseason.

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

The NBA offseason is officially off and running, and the Boston Celtics have taken center stage. One day after agreeing to trade Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Celtics have reportedly come to terms on a three-team deal that will ship Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks.

Now, the Celtics are sending center Kristaps Porziņģis and a second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal with the Brooklyn Nets that sees Boston taking back the contract of Georges Niang ($8.2 million) and a second-rounder, meaning they clear over $22 million off Porziņģis' $30.7 million salaty.