Kristaps Porzingis FC #8
Current Team: Boston Celtics
Born: Aug 2, 1995 (28 years old)
Birthplace/Hometown: Liepaja, Latvia
Nationality: Latvia
Height: 7-2 (218cm) Weight: 240 (109kg)
Hand: Right
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Boston Celtics)
Free Agent: UFA-2026
Agent: Jeff Schwartz, Janis Porzingis
Draft Entry: 2015 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2014 Early Entrant (Withdrew), 2015 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 4, New York Knicks
Pre-Draft Team: Coosur Real Betis (Spain)
Kristaps Porzingis News
Source: NBA Would Have Blocked Kristaps Porzingis Trade If They Believed Case Was Strong
The Knicks made the Mavericks aware of a potential "extortion issue" with Kristaps Porzingis during the trade call.
Knicks Were Contacted By Kristaps Porzingis' Accuser To 'Mediate In Private'
The Knicks eventually referred the woman to Kristaps Porzingis' personal legal representation.
Sources Contend Mavs Were Informed Of Possible 'Extortion' Not 'Rape' Involving Kristaps Porzingis
Two sources disputed a report from ESPN about whether they were informed of a potential rape case against Kristaps Porzingis.
Mavericks Were Informed Of Kristaps Porzingis' Rape Allegations By Knicks During Trade Call
The Mavericks traded for Kristaps Porzingis on Jan. 31 despite knowledge of rape allegations against him.
Kristaps Porzingis Under Investigation For Alleged Rape In February 2018
The victim alleges Kristaps Porzingis raped her hours after he tore his ACL when he invited her to his Manhattan penthouse.
Knicks, Kings Discussed Kristaps Porzingis For De'Aaron Fox At Last Year's Draft
The Kings were drafting No. 2 and could have moved De'Aaron Fox while reorienting their team around Luka Doncic.
Kristaps Porzingis Open To Playing Center With Mavericks Depending On Matchup
Kristaps Porzingis has largely played at power forward during his career, but many believe his best position in the present and future is center.
Kristaps Porzingis Has Found It Difficult To Continue Sitting Despite Being Healthy
Kristaps Porzingis is fully recovered from his injury and has resumed full basketball activities with the exception of playing in actual games.
Kristaps Porzingis Following 5-On-5 Practice: 'Everything Just Feels More Fluid'
Mark Cuban added that Porzingis would not play this season.
Kristaps Porzingis To Begin Playing In 5-On-5 Practices 'Without Any Restrictions'
Rick Carlisle described Porzingis' play during 3-on-3 drills as "spectacular".
Kristaps Porzingis Would Welcome Playing With Kevin Durant On Mavericks
The camp of Kristaps Porzingis has privately rebuked the suggestion he wasn't interested in playing with Kevin Durant.
Kristaps Porzingis Wasn't 'Psyched' To Play With Kevin Durant
Porzingis wanted to be the face of the Knicks franchise, according to Lowe.
Kristaps Porzingis Had Nets, Clippers, Heat, Raptors On Trade Wish List
Kristaps Porzingis didn't have the Mavericks on his wish list.
Knicks Also Pursued Marvin Bagley In Kristaps Porzingis Trade
The Kings were not interested in discussing a deal involving Marvin Bagley for Porzingis.
Kristaps Porzingis Had Nets, Clippers On Trade List But Not Mavericks
The agent for Kristaps Porzingis provided a list of four teams he preferred a trade to before the deadline.
Knicks Sought De'Aaron Fox, Donovan Mitchell In Kristaps Porzingis Trade Talks
The Knicks spent much of January looking for Kristaps Porzingis trade scenarios.
Kristaps Porzingis Planned To Sit Out Entire 2018-19 Season
Porzingis said he planned on taking 20 months off to rehab his ACL injury,
Mark Cuban Answers For Kristaps Porzingis When Asked About Long-Term Plans
Kristaps Porzingis was asked whether he plans to sign a long-term deal with the Mavs in restricted free agency.
Unnamed Mavs' Employee: We Didn't Even Use Gun And Mask To Acquire Kristaps Porzingis
The Mavericks gambled big on Kristaps Porzingis.
Kristaps Porzingis Tells Knicks' Fans To 'Stay Woke'
Kristaps Porzingis had a message for fans of the Knicks days after his trade to the Mavericks.
Kristaps Porzingis Will 'Probably' Not Play For Mavs This Season
Porzingis will be introduced to the Mavs in a press conference on Monday.
Rick Carlisle: Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis Are New Version Of Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki
Nowitzki added that Porzingis is a franchise-player built for the modern NBA.
Kristaps Porzingis Didn't Want To Be With Knicks, According To Steve Mills
Porzingis let Mills know he did not want to be part of the Knicks in a meeting that lasted less than 5 minutes.
Kristaps Porzingis Plans To Sign Qualifying Offer With Mavs This Summer
Porzingis would become an unrestricted free agent in 2020 if he were to sign the qualifying offer this summer.
Knicks Agree To Trade Kristaps Porzingis To Mavs
The Knicks will have enough salary cap for two max contracts this summer.
Kristaps Porzingis' Future With Knicks Uncertain Following Tense Meeting
There is a mounting tension between Porzingis and the Knicks franchise over the future of the team.
Adrian Wojnarowski, Zach Lowe, Ramona Shelburne, Ian Begley/ESPN
Knicks Would Like Kristaps Porzingis To Play This Season If He's Ready
Kristaps Porzingis did not travel with the Knicks for their trip to London, which could be a sign they are focused on his return this season.
Spurs Interested In Pursuing Kristaps Porzingis In Free Agency
Kristaps Porzingis will be a restricted free agent this offseason as the Knicks also pursue max free agents.
Kristaps Porzingis Praised For Leadership During Rehab
David Fizdale said he doesn't expect Kristaps Porzingis to return to practice any time soon.
Kristaps Porzingis Progressing With ACL Rehab, Will Be Re-Evaluated In Mid-February
Kristaps Porzingis underwent surgery to repair the ACL in his left knee on February 13th.