After trade, big man drives from Memphis to Atlanta and turns in a career-best performance.
Trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Warriors for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield puts the Hawks in a good position overall.
With depth issues at center, the Hawks add the Australian for cash considerations ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.
After making two trades already, the Hawks may not be done reshaping their roster to try to make a playoff run.
Hawks topped the Heat in Miami with a huge bench effort and Jalen Johnson’s triple-double leading the way.
Three teams of NBA All-Stars will play a round-robin mini-tournament with four 12-minute games.
Porzingis has missed the last 12 games with left Achilles tendinitis, having last suited up in the Hawks’ game against the Pelicans on Jan. 17.
So far this season, the Hawks have made two moves, but neither move has completely addressed some of their roster needs.
Every time the Hawks seem to gain traction in the Eastern Conference standings, they hit a losing streak and fall back further. But a big week looms to make up ground.