Porzingis is injured again! The Hawks have officially announced he will be out for at least two weeks; last season he was diagnosed with a neurological disorder.

On December 15th Beijing time, Shams reported that sources indicated Atlanta Hawks star Porzingis will be sidelined for the next two weeks due to illness and will receive additional medical assessments. Porzingis has missed 7 out of the last 8 games, with both himself and the team focusing on his long-term wellbeing for this season.

The Hawks officially confirmed the news via a press statement. According to the team, Porzingis will only take part in limited basketball activities over the next two weeks, and the team will provide updates on his recovery progress accordingly.

Last season, while playing for the Celtics, Porzingis was diagnosed with an autonomic nervous system disorder known as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). During the offseason, he worked with medical professionals to develop a health management plan, allowing him to start the new season with the Hawks in good condition until the recent sudden illness.

Recently, Porzingis gave a vague response about his condition. The 30-year-old player stated that this illness is unrelated to the POTS that caused him to miss extensive time last season.

“No, I don’t think it’s the same issue,” Porzingis said. “Honestly, I just feel very uncomfortable. You know, my body hasn’t fully recovered yet. But fortunately, this situation is different from last season.”

“Actually, when I played for the Latvian national team this summer, I felt like I had overcome POTS. But regardless, this time I got sick for no clear reason, which is really frustrating. I want to stay healthy, and I am determined to get better.”

Porzingis’s salary for the 2025-26 season is $30.7 million. If he does not re-sign before next summer, he will become an unrestricted free agent. He has already missed four consecutive games due to an undisclosed illness and will now also miss Monday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, marking his third straight absence.

So far this season, Porzingis has played 13 regular-season games for the Hawks, averaging 19.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 49.7% and a three-point percentage of 36.4%. The Hawks currently hold a 14-12 record, ranking 9th in the Eastern Conference, with fellow star Trae Young also sidelined long-term due to injury.