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Kristaps Porziņģis out indefinitely as Warriors begin training camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 11:13 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Kristaps Porziņģis out indefinitely as Warriors begin training camp

Summary

Kristaps Porziņģis will miss the Golden State Warriors' training camp at BYU-Hawaii due to an unspecified health issue, as announced by general manager Mike Dunleavy. There is currently no timeline for his return. Head coach Steve Kerr noted that Porziņģis is considered 'day to day' regarding his condition. The absence is a challenge for new associate head coach Frank Vogel, as his defensive strategies heavily rely on a strong rim-protecting big man. The Warriors will need to adjust their defensive approach while Porziņģis is sidelined.

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Status Watch

•Porziņģis is out indefinitely for health reasons.
•Warriors training camp is taking place at BYU-Hawaii.
•General manager Dunleavy reported no timeline for Porziņģis' return.
•Steve Kerr listed Porziņģis as 'day to day' regarding his health.
•Frank Vogel's defensive strategies require a rim protector like Porziņģis.

Latest Updates

11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Porziņģis’ Absence Deals Major Blow to Warriors’ Defense

What they're saying

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Frank Vogel’s best defenses have always started with a rim-protecting big man. The one lined up for him in Golden State is out indefinitely. Kristaps Porziņģis is out for Warriors training camp at BYU-Hawaii with what they’re calling a “health issue,” Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy announced Sept. 28 at Warriors Media Day. The team […] The post Porziņģis’ Absence Deals Major Blow to Warriors’ Defense appeared first on The Lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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