According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Golden State Warriors have traded Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis. This officially ends a very dragged out, up-and-down story/feud between Golden State and Kuminga.

In addition to the Hawks getting Kuminga, the Warriors threw Buddy Hield into the deal as well. Reportedly, after Golden State offered four first-round picks and got declined by the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, they pivoted their attention to the 30-year-old center.

Despite Porzingis’ injury history, especially during this season, and not playing since January 7th, the Warriors are optimistic they will get him back soon. They are looking to make a push for the postseason.

With them not trading Draymond Green, they are hopeful in the new frontcourt pairing of Green and Porzingis.

For Kuminga, this is the beginning of a new chapter of his young NBA career. In Atlanta, he is expected to get a larger role than what was offered to him in Golden State. If that comes true, then he will have the chance to prove to the league that he is a starter in the NBA and can play at a high level.

According to the Atlanta Hawks, Kristaps Porzingis, who has only appeared in 17 games this season, will be out another week due to left Achilles tendinitis.

The 30-year-old will undergo re-evaluation in one week.

This season, Porzingis has averaged 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game.

Kristaps Porzingis has taken to social media to let the fans know what exactly is happening and why he has been missing so many games.

The long in short of the answer is an illness that hasn’t been fully identified by medical staff. It’s still unknown how long he will miss, or what exactly is causing him to have this illness. Porzingis has been out since February 26th.

“I have been dealing with some viral illness that we haven’t been able to fully identify yet,” Porzingis posted on the social media site during Monday’s game between the Celtics and Jazz in Boston. “I am recovering and getting better. But still working my way back to full [strength] to help this team. Thanks for support and [I’m] hoping for a healthy return soon.”

The Boston Celtics played the Utah Jazz Monday, which saw no Porzingis. According to Boston’s injury list, the 29-year-old is listed as “questionable” for Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder – a highly anticipated game.

Due to this viral illness and him missing time due to the ankle surgery recovery, Porzingis has only played in 32 games this season. Boston has 17 games remaining before they begin their postseason adventure.