Warriors’ Kristaps Porziņģis will remain out indefinitely due to ‘health-related matter’ but will be around team

It's still unclear what exactly Porziņģis is dealing with, a week away from Golden State's regular-season opener.

By Andy Backstrom · Yahoo

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 9:10 PM

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Kristaps Porziņģis will remain out indefinitely for the Warriors due to a health-related matter.
Porziņģis stated he is getting better and dismissed social media rumors regarding his illness.
The 31-year-old big man missed the Warriors' training camp and first five preseason games.

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The Golden State Warriors announced on Wednesday that center Kristaps Porziņģis will remain out indefinitely due to an ongoing health-related matter. While Porziņģis stated that he is getting better and better, the team confirmed he will miss the beginning of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.

Porziņģis previously missed Golden State's training camp and all five preseason games while seeking specialized medical care. The 31-year-old big man publicly addressed rumors concerning his condition, while Warriors officials noted he will remain around the team during his indefinite recovery process.

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Warriors’ Kristaps Porziņģis will remain out indefinitely due to ‘health-related matter’ but will be around team

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