Kristaps Porziis isn’t returning to the Warriors anytime soon, if at all.The veteran big man announced Friday that he is stepping away from the Warriors and will work with the team to “find a solution that makes sense.” pic.twitter.com/d0UoELOmye
— Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) November 6, 2026 Porziis has been away from the Warriors since late September and missed training camp in Hawaii while he deals with a health issue.
Two weeks ago, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Warriors are exploring trades involving Porziis, and Charania reported Wednesday that Golden State hasn’t been paying the former All-Star on his $20 million salary for the 2026-27 season.
Porziis has dealt with previous health issues, and his most recent episode began on Sept. 28 when Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy announced at the team’s media day that the 31-year-old would miss the start of the preseason.
Porziis issued a statement on Oct. 14, noting that he was improving. But three weeks later, it appears that progress has stalled.
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