Hawks' Porzingis available vs. Heat after 12-game absence

Atlanta Hawks center Kristaps Porzingis is available for Tuesday's contest against the Miami Heat, the team announced.

Porzingis missed the last 12 games with left Achilles tendinitis. His last appearance was Jan. 7 against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Atlanta went 6-6 during the big man's most recent stint on the sidelines.

Porzingis has struggled to stay healthy during his first campaign with the Hawks. He also missed 10 games in December due to an illness.

Porzingis is averaging 17.1 points, 5.1 boards, 2.7 assists, and 1.3 blocks across 17 appearances this season.

Atlanta boasts a plus-8.1 net rating when Porzingis is on the floor. The Latvian is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

The Hawks are 10th in the East with a 24-27 record entering Tuesday's play.