Kristaps Porziņģis weighing NBA future amid recurring health condition, Warriors exploring trades: report
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The Golden State Warriors are considering trade options for forward Kristaps Porziņģis, who has been sidelined due to recurring Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) symptoms.
- Porziņģis has publicly addressed his health challenges, expressing optimism about recovery while acknowledging the frustration of dealing with ongoing health and injury issues.
- The forward was first diagnosed with POTS in 2025, a condition that affects heart rate upon standing and has caused significant fatigue and respiratory symptoms, notably limiting his performance during the 2024-25 Eastern Conference semifinals.
- Porziņģis has had a journeyman NBA career with multiple teams, including the Knicks, Mavericks, Wizards, Celtics, Hawks, and Warriors, averaging 19.5 points and 7.6 rebounds over 533 games.
- Last season, Porziņģis played only 32 games, his fewest outside of a missed season due to injury, and posted his lowest scoring average since his rookie year, reflecting the impact of his health struggles.
