Kristaps Porziņģis Out Two More Weeks With Persistent Mystery Illness

Kristaps Porziņģis is projected to miss at least two more weeks due to a persistent mystery illness, extending an absence that has seen him miss seven of the Hawks' last eight games since December 5. The veteran forward was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) last season, a condition that previously caused him to miss significant playoff time and experience symptoms like a heart rate rising to 130 bpm. He averaged 19.2 points and 5.6 rebounds over the first 13 games this season before his current extended absence.