Kristaps Porziņģis contemplates retirement amid health issues with Warriors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 1:15 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Kristaps Porziņģis is considering retirement from the NBA as he deals with POTS, a chronic autoimmune condition. The Golden State Warriors have begun exploring trade options for the 31-year-old center, who currently lacks a definitive timeline for his return. This situation leaves the Warriors in a difficult position as they attempt to remain competitive, especially with players like Steph Curry. The team’s search for trade avenues raises questions about the feasibility of transactions involving a player potentially on the verge of retirement.
- •Porziņģis diagnosed with POTS, impacting his NBA future.
- •Warriors exploring trade options for Porziņģis.
- •Porziņģis's contract could create salary cap space for potential trades.
- •Health issues complicate Porziņģis's potential contributions this season.
- •Warriors currently trying to contend in the league.
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Why is Kristaps Porziņģis considering retirement from NBA?
"Here's the latest on Kristaps Porziņģis as he ponders his future with the Warriors and in the NBA.
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