Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with a health issue and will not participate in the team's training camp, which begins Tuesday in Hawaii, according to multiple outlets. He is out indefinitely.
General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. announced the news Monday at the team's media day, according to the New York Post. The nature of the health issue has not been disclosed.
According to the Independent Journal Review, Porzingis's availability for the regular-season opener is uncertain, and the team has not said whether the issue is related to a previously diagnosed case of POTS. The outlet also noted his recent history includes significant time missed due to injury and illness.
Porzingis was acquired by the Warriors at the trade deadline last season and signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the team this summer, according to CBS Sports.
How each side covered it
Left
- Reported that Porzingis is dealing with a health issue and won't travel to Hawaii for training camp.
“Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis dealing with health issue, won't travel to Hawaii training camp” — The Washington Post
Center
- Noted Porzingis is out indefinitely ahead of the 2026-27 season.
- Highlighted that he signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Warriors this summer after being acquired at last season's trade deadline.
“Warriors' Kristaps Porziņģis out indefinitely with 'health issue' ahead of 2026-27 season” — CBS Sports
Right
- Reported the health issue is undisclosed and his season-opener availability is uncertain.
- Noted the team has not confirmed whether the issue relates to his previously diagnosed POTS.
- Cited general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.'s announcement at the team's media day.
- Referenced his recent history of missed time due to injury and illness.
“Kristaps Porzingis to miss Warriors training camp with ‘health issue’” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened to Kristaps Porzingis?
Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with an undisclosed health issue and will not travel to the team's training camp in Hawaii. He is considered out indefinitely, general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. announced at media day.
Will Kristaps Porzingis play in the regular-season opener?
His availability for the season opener is uncertain, according to the Independent Journal Review, since he has been ruled out indefinitely and no timeline has been given.
Is Porzingis's health issue related to his POTS diagnosis?
The Independent Journal Review reported that the Warriors have not said whether the current health issue is related to Porzingis's previously diagnosed POTS condition.
What is Porzingis's contract situation with the Warriors?
Kristaps Porzingis signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Golden State Warriors this summer, according to CBS Sports, after being acquired at the trade deadline last season.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningWarriors center Kristaps Porzingis dealing with health issue, won't travel to Hawaii training camp
- CBS SportsCenterWarriors' Kristaps Porziņģis out indefinitely with 'health issue' ahead of 2026-27 season
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningWarriors’ Porzingis Out Indefinitely With Health Issue
- New York PostRight-leaningKristaps Porzingis to miss Warriors training camp with ‘health issue’