Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis steps away from NBA to focus on health
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Kristaps Porzingis announced he will step away from the NBA to prioritize his health. The forward, who has not played for the Warriors this season, made his decision public on November 6, 2026. Porzingis's absence comes amidst concerns about his well-being, leading to this significant career choice. Further details regarding his future plans or potential return remain unclear.
- •Porzingis has not played for the Warriors this season.
- •He announced his decision to step away on November 6, 2026.
- •Health concerns prompted his departure from the NBA.
- •The Warriors will need to adjust their strategy without him.
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis stepping away from basketball to prioritize health
- 10:06 PMCBS Sports — Warriors' Kristaps Porziņģis stepping away from basketball to deal with ongoing health issues
- 9:53 PMESPN NBA — Warriors' Porzingis to 'step away' from NBA to prioritize his health
"Kristaps Porzingis announced he has decided to "step away from the game" as he prioritizes his health, the center said Friday, and is committing to finding a solution with the Golden State Warriors.
"Kristaps Porzingis announced that he will "step away" from the NBA in order to prioritize his health. He has not played for the Warriors this season.
"Porziņģis signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Warriors in free agency this summer
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 10:39 PMWarriors' Kristaps Porzingis stepping away from basketball to prioritize health
Kristaps Porzingis announced he has decided to "step away from the game" as he prioritizes his health, the center said Friday, and is committing to finding a solution with the Golden State Warriors.
- CBS SportsNov 6, 2026, 10:06 PMWarriors' Kristaps Porziņģis stepping away from basketball to deal with ongoing health issues
Porziņģis signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Warriors in free agency this summer
- ESPN NBANov 6, 2026, 9:53 PMWarriors' Porzingis to 'step away' from NBA to prioritize his health
Kristaps Porzingis announced that he will "step away" from the NBA in order to prioritize his health. He has not played for the Warriors this season.
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