The Warriors understood the risks when they traded for Kristaps Porziis.Golden State conducted “due diligence” on Porziis’ medical history before trading for him and still believes the move made sense, general manager Mike Dunleavy told ESPN’s Anthony Slater and Ramona Shelburne.Dunleavy admitted he relied heavily on the team’s medical staff while evaluating Porziis before completing the deal.“I heavily rely and trust our medical group,” Dunleavy told ESPN. “So when they look at the stuff and they say, ‘We’re good, we feel comfortable with what we’re dealing with,’ then I’m on to the next thing from a basketball standpoint. So for that reason, we collectively are good with the decision and will go from there.”Golden State acquired Porziis ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline in a deal that sent Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks.The move came with clear upside. At 7-foot-2, Porziis provides the floor spacing and rim protection the Warriors have lacked in recent seasons. But it also carried risk due to the 30-year-old’s injury history and ongoing health concerns.So far, Golden State...
Warriors did their ‘due diligence’ on Kristaps Porziņ?is, don’t regret trade
Published March 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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