"Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis will miss the next two weeks and undergo further evaluations while dealing with a recent illness, the team announced on Sunday. The Hawks and Porzingis are prioritizing the big man's health for the rest of the season. The center has missed seven of his last nine games. Porzingis was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a disorder of the autonomic nervous system, last season when he was with the Boston Celtics."
"Porzingis and doctors found solutions over the summer to manage his health. He entered this season saying he felt good and confident he was past what ailed him in Boston before this recent bout of illness sidelined him. Last season, Porzingis was severely slowed in the postseason and was limited him to 7.7 points and 4.6 rebounds in 21 minutes per game in 11 playoff games for the Celtics."
Kristaps Porzingis will miss the next two weeks while undergoing further evaluations after a recent illness, with the Hawks prioritizing his health for the season. Porzingis has missed seven of his last nine games and 10 of 14 since Nov. 13, and the team will limit his basketball activities while monitoring progress. Porzingis was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) last season and doctors developed management strategies over the summer; he entered this season feeling recovered before the recent setback. He is averaging 19.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 13 games and remains a crucial piece for the Hawks’ postseason hopes. Trae Young remains sidelined with a right knee MCL sprain but is expected to return to practice this week.
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