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Kristaps Porzingis announces major Warriors update in emotional statement

Kristaps Porziņģis has reached a decision about his basketball future. The 31-year-old released a statement via his social media on Friday that clarified what his future holds after he has been away from the Warriors while navigating health issues. Kristaps…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:38 PM
Kristaps Porzingis announces major Warriors update in emotional statement
Key Things to Know
  • Kristaps Porzingis announced he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health.
  • The 31-year-old had been away from the Golden State Warriors while navigating health challenges.
  • Porzingis stated his body did not respond as anticipated during his ramp-up for the season.
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Kristaps Porzingis announced on Friday that he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health. The 31-year-old Golden State Warriors player shared the update in an emotional statement posted to his social media account after navigating ongoing health issues.

Porzingis explained that his body did not respond as anticipated when ramping up for the season. He stated that he intends to work closely with the Warriors organization to find a suitable path forward while thanking his family, close ones, and supporters.

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