Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis discusses health issues amid indefinite absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Golden State Warriors forward Kristaps Porzingis announced he will be out indefinitely due to an undisclosed health issue, following a team statement on October 14. Porzingis wrote on social media that he is working with medical professionals to recover and expressed optimism about his health. The Warriors acquired him before the Feb. 5 trade deadline this year. Porzingis signed a two-year, $40 million contract extension this summer and has not participated in the Warriors' preseason activities. He previously played 15 games with the team, averaging 16.1 points per game.
- •Porzingis is ruled out indefinitely due to health issues.
- •He is optimistic about recovery and working with doctors.
- •Porzingis joined the Warriors in February and signed an extension this summer.
- •He averaged 16.1 points in 15 games last season.
- •Warriors' preseason preparations are ongoing.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis breaks silence on his health issues
"Kristaps Porzingis took to social media to give fans an update about his ongoing health issue
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