Kristaps Porziņģis
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January 3, 2026
Won't play vs. Toronto
Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Analysis
Porzingis has come off the bench in each of the Hawks' last two games following a 10-game absence due to an illness, though he was limited to just 17 minutes in each of those contests. He'll be sidelined for Saturday's contest but could be available for Monday's rematch against Toronto. Onyeka Okongwu will continue to serve as the Hawks' starting center, while Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell are in line for more minutes off the bench in Porzingis' absence.
January 3, 2026
Shooting woes in win
Porzingis racked up four points (1-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals across 17 minutes during Friday's 111-99 win over New York.
Analysis
Porzingis is still seemingly on a minutes restriction following a 10-game absence due to an illness, and he struggled to find his groove in his second game back from the extended absence Friday. The big man delivered his least efficient performance of the season and put up single-digit shot attempts for just the second time across 15 regular-season appearances. With Onyeka Okongwu's high level of play this season, it wouldn't be surprising to see Porzingis remain in a bench role going forward, especially if his health continues to be a concern.
January 1, 2026
Scores 16 points in limited minutes
Porzingis (illness) chipped in 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 126-102 victory over the Timberwolves.
Analysis
Porzingis returned to the court after missing the past 10 games due to an ongoing recovery from postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a disorder of the autonomic nervous system. He wasted little time getting involved, scoring 17 points at better than a point-per-minute clip. Given the recent history regarding his health, Porzingis is likely to be brought along slowly and may not settle back into a 25-to-30-minute role anytime soon. He's still worthy of rostering in nearly every format while he's healthy and available, however.
December 30, 2025
Cleared from injury report
Porzingis (illness) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Analysis
The stage is set for the star big man to return to the lineup after missing multiple weeks with an illness, which will likely eat into Onyeka Okongwu's minutes. Porzingis has averaged 19.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.6 blocks in 25.9 minutes per tilt across 13 games this season.
December 28, 2025
Out Monday, DTD
Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Oklahoma City but will be considered day-to-day afterward, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis
Porzingis has missed 12 of Atlanta's last 13 games due to an autonomic condition he has battled since last season. The veteran forward is seemingly on the mend, though, and could be back later this week. Once he's cleared to play, Porzingis will likely have his minutes monitored and could come off the bench at first as the Hawks ease him back into action. His return would likely mean fewer minutes for Onyeka Okongwu and Mouhamed Gueye. Porzingis' next chance to play will come Wednesday against Minnesota.