The Celtics, Hawks, and Nets have completed a three-way trade: Porzingis joins forces with Trae Young, and the Celtics save $180 million in luxury tax.

On June 25th, according to renowned reporter Shams, the Celtics, Hawks, and Nets are set to finalize a three-team trade, which involves the following details—

Porzingis and a second-round draft pick are being sent to the Hawks;

Mann and the Hawks' 22nd pick are being sent to the Nets;

Niang and a second-round pick are going to the Celtics.

Shams indicated that this is a forward-thinking asset acquisition for both the Hawks and Nets—while the Celtics can now escape the constraints of the second luxury tax threshold. Salary expert Marks noted that the trade involving Porzingis and Jrue Holiday is expected to save Boston around $180 million in tax penalties.

Marks subsequently released the salary situation of the involved players:

Hawks—

Porzingis: $30.7 million annual salary, unrestricted free agent in 2026

Nets—

Mann: contract worth $15.5 million over three years, unrestricted free agent in 2028

Celtics—

Niang: $8.5 million annual salary, unrestricted free agent in 2026

Porzingis will team up with Trae Young in the new season to address the Hawks' interior needs. In the 2024-25 season, he played 42 regular-season games for the Celtics, averaging 19.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. Mann appeared in 67 regular-season games in the 2024-25 season, averaging 7.7 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. Niang played 79 regular-season games in the 2024-25 season, averaging 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.