Warriors Notes: Porzingis, Butler, Curry, Lendeborg, Defense

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis announced he is stepping away from basketball to focus on his health. The 31-year-old has missed over a month due to an undisclosed issue, and his locker has since been cleared out. While the Warriors are reportedly pursuing a trade rather than voiding his contract, Porzingis is believed to be open to a subsequent buyout to aid a potential deal.

Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler is ramping up activity from a torn ACL after working out in full uniform. On the court, Stephen Curry scored 41 points and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg added 23 to lead Golden State to their seventh consecutive victory, an overtime win supported by a rapidly improving defense.