Kristaps Porzingis breaks silence after Warriors’ latest health update
San Francisco Chronicle • • sports
Key Points:
- Kristaps Porzingis remains out indefinitely from the Golden State Warriors due to an unspecified health issue, with the team confirming his absence through training camp and preseason games.
- Porzingis addressed fans on social media, emphasizing his ongoing efforts with medical professionals to regain full health, denying rumors about serious conditions such as HIV/AIDS, and requesting patience.
- The Warriors have not provided a timeline for Porzingis' return but confirmed he will be around the team; head coach Steve Kerr indicated the team is preparing to start the season without him.
- Porzingis has a history of injuries and a diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), but it remains unclear if his current health problems are related to this condition.
- Golden State re-signed Porzingis to a two-year contract in June 2026, but the deal includes financial protections allowing the team to reduce commitments if he is cut before July 2027.
