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Porzingis' Health Mystery: Teammates in the Dark
9 Oct
Summary
- Teammates and coach lack updates on Porzingis's illness.
- Porzingis agreed to a two-year, $40 million extension.
- He averaged 16.1 points in 15 games last season for Golden State.
Kristaps Porzingis is facing an uncertain future with the Golden State Warriors as he deals with an illness that has kept him out of training camp. The Latvian big man recently agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract extension, with expectations of being healthy for the 2026-27 season. However, his absence has left teammates and coaching staff in the dark.
Al Horford, who has played with Porzingis in both Golden State and Boston, stated he has had no contact with the player and is simply hoping for his recovery. Head coach Steve Kerr also acknowledged the lack of direct updates but anticipates Porzingis will be present now that the team has returned from Hawaii. Last season, Porzingis posted averages of 16.1 points and 5.3 rebounds across 15 games for the Warriors, showcasing his potential impact on the team's frontcourt if health permits.
