Joe Mazzulla comments on Kristaps Porzingis stepping away from basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 7:22 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla responded to Kristaps Porzingis’ decision to step away from basketball to focus on his health. Porzingis has yet to debut for the Golden State Warriors this season due to an undisclosed health issue. Mazzulla stated he had a positive conversation with Porzingis and emphasized the need to prioritize athletes' health during the NBA season. While the Warriors had hoped to have Porzingis available, the latest developments indicate that his return to the court is uncertain. Porzingis intends to work with the team to find a suitable solution for his health issues.
- •Mazzulla supports Porzingis’ health decision amid trade speculation.
- •Porzingis has not made his season debut for Golden State.
- •Warriors announced he is sidelined indefinitely since late September.
- •Mazzulla previously coached Porzingis during his time with Boston.
- •Porzingis aims to collaborate with Golden State on a health plan.
- 7:22 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla offers perspective on Kristaps Porzingis’ basketball decision
"Amid growing trade speculation, Kristaps Porzingis has decided to step away from basketball to focus on his health. Meanwhile, his decision has drawn an honest reaction from Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, who previously coached the veteran center during his time in Boston. When asked about Porzingis’ decision and whether he had been in […] The post Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla offers perspective on Kristaps Porzingis’ basketball decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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