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Warriors face uncertainty over Porzingis’ health and return
Golden State Warriors center-forward Kristaps Porzingis has missed the team’s training camp because of an unspecified health issue.
The Warriors have not said what is causing it, and coach Steve Kerr says there is no timetable for his return.
It is not confirmed whether the issue is linked to postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, which has affected Porzingis in recent seasons.
The team is preparing for him to miss the start of the regular season, though his return date remains unknown.
Porzingis joined Golden State in a trade from Atlanta in February 2026 and has played 15 games for the team.
His absence leaves the Warriors with fewer options in the frontcourt, alongside injuries to Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody.
Golden State is working out its rotations in remaining preseason games before opening the regular season against the Lakers on October 21.
Kristaps Porzingis remains away from the Golden State Warriors with an unspecified health issue, and the team has no timetable for his return.
He has missed all of training camp and may miss the start of the 2026–27 regular season.
Coach Steve Kerr said he has no details about Porzingis’ condition and has communicated with him by text.
The Warriors have not confirmed whether the current issue is related to Porzingis’ previous diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.
Golden State acquired Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks in February 2026 and signed him to a two-year extension in June.
- Who
- Kristaps Porzingis, Golden State Warriors forward-center.
- What
- He is sidelined by an unspecified health issue, and the Warriors have no timetable for his return.
- When
- He has missed training camp and may miss the start of the 2026–27 regular season.
- Where
- The Golden State Warriors.
- Why
- The team has not disclosed the nature of his current health issue.
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Porzingis joined Golden State in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks.
The Warriors signed Porzingis to a two-year extension.
Kerr said there was no timetable for Porzingis’ return.
Eurohoops reported Porzingis had missed all of training camp and remained out indefinitely.
- Age
- 31
- Previous diagnosis
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
- Games for Golden State
- 15 since joining the team
- Contract extension
- Two years, signed in June
- Regular-season opener
- Warriors face the Lakers on October 21 at crypto.com Arena
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