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Former Knicks All-Star Kristaps Porzingis Makes Stunning Career Announcement

Former Knicks All-Star Kristaps Porzingis makes a major career announcement following years of injuries and a reported battle with POTS.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:52 PM
Former Knicks All-Star Kristaps Porzingis Makes Stunning Career Announcement
Key Things to Know
  • Kristaps Porzingis announced he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health.
  • The 31-year-old center stopped short of formally retiring from the NBA.
  • Porzingis has battled physical setbacks, including postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former New York Knicks All-Star Kristaps Porzingis announced on Friday that he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health. The 31-year-old center has been sidelined from the Golden State Warriors due to ongoing physical setbacks, including a reported battle with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

In a statement posted on X, Porzingis stopped short of announcing a formal retirement, stating that his body has not responded as expected while preparing for the season. The announcement comes amid reports that the Warriors have begun withholding payments on his $20 million salary due to his continued absence.

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