The Golden State Warriors opened this season 0-3, and it looked like a long year was coming. Since then, they have rattled off six straight wins to climb to 6-3. They have done it without the big man who was…

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green stated that the team has moved forward without Kristaps Porzingis, who has been absent all season. Speaking to The Athletic's Sam Amick, Green explained that players are not waiting for Porzingis to return or worrying about spoiled milk. The Warriors have won six straight games despite the center stepping away from the team prior to training camp.
Porzingis signed a two-year, $40 million contract extension over the summer, but ESPN reported that Golden State stopped paying his salary because he is not providing team services. The 31-year-old big man has battled POTS and is reportedly leaning toward retirement without disputing the missed payments. In his absence, the Warriors are relying on Charles Bassey and Graham Ike.
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