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Kristaps Porziņģis announces he will ‘step away from the game I love’

The All-Star center has certainly played his final game for the team.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:32 PM
Kristaps Porziņģis announces he will ‘step away from the game I love’
Key Things to Know
  • Kristaps Porziņģis announced he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize ongoing health issues.
  • The 31-year-old Golden State Warriors center shared the career update via social media on Friday.
  • Porziņģis has not played this season as he addresses an undisclosed health matter.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis announced on Friday that he is stepping away from basketball to focus on lingering health issues. In a statement posted on social media, the 31-year-old explained that he made the decision to prioritize his health and take a break from the sport.

Porziņģis has been away from the Warriors nine games into the season due to undisclosed health matters. While he stopped short of formally announcing a permanent retirement, it remains unclear whether the veteran big man will return to play in the NBA.

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