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Warriors consider trading Kristaps Porzingis ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 6:59 AM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Warriors consider trading Kristaps Porzingis ahead of new season

Summary

The Golden State Warriors might move former All-Star Kristaps Porzingis before the 2026-2027 NBA season. His $20 million contract, with $3 million guaranteed, makes him a trade candidate if his health issues continue. Currently, Porzingis is out indefinitely due to unspecified medical concerns, forcing him to miss training camp. Warriors management has not provided a timeline for his return. The team faces added pressure with key players like Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody also sidelined by injuries.

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•Kristaps Porzingis may be traded before February's deadline.
•He is currently out indefinitely, missing training camp due to health issues.
•The Warriors lack depth as Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody are also injured.
•His contract allows flexibility for potential trade negotiations.

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6:59 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors’ Former All-Star Suddenly Emerges as Potential Trade Candidate

What they're saying

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The Golden State Warriors could be parting ways with a former All-Star they acquired last season. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Warriors’ top trade candidate entering the 2026-2027 NBA season is Kristaps Porzingis because his $20 million salary matches, and only $3 million is guaranteed for next season, essentially making it […] The post Warriors’ Former All-Star Suddenly Emerges as Potential Trade Candidate appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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