Trending Now - Warriors' Kerr Clarifies Remarks on Porzingis' Illness

WHO:

Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors

Kristaps Porzingis, center for the Golden State Warriors

Onsi Saleh, general manager of the Atlanta Hawks

Jonathan Kuminga, player traded to Atlanta

Buddy Hield, player traded to Atlanta

WHAT:

Kerr made comments about Porzingis' health on a local radio show on February 28, 2026, stating that Porzingis' illness was not related to his previous diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

Kerr referred to the POTS diagnosis as “misinformation.”

Porzingis missed his fourth consecutive game on March 1, 2026, due to a contagious illness causing him to lose “a lot” of fluids.

Kerr later walked back his comments, stating it was a “stupid mistake” to discuss Porzingis' medical condition and that it was a “medical issue way beyond my capabilities of explaining.”

Porzingis has only played one game for the Warriors, logging 17 minutes since being acquired from Atlanta.

WHERE:

Golden State Warriors, San Francisco, California

Local radio station 95.7 FM

Game against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 1, 2026

WHEN:

February 28, 2026: Kerr's radio appearance discussing Porzingis' health

March 1, 2026: Porzingis ruled out for the game against the Lakers

February trade deadline: Porzingis was acquired from Atlanta

WHY:

Kerr's comments were based on information relayed to him by Onsi Saleh, who stated that Porzingis does not suffer from POTS.

Porzingis has a history of health issues, including POTS, which was diagnosed last year.

HOW:

Kerr contacted Saleh to verify the POTS diagnosis, which led to his comments on the radio.

Kerr admitted to making a mistake by discussing Porzingis' medical condition without being qualified to do so.

On a local radio show yesterday, Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors, addressed Kristaps Porzingis' health, stating that his current illness is not related to his previous diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, which he later called "misinformation." Today, Porzingis missed his fourth straight game due to a contagious illness that has caused him to lose significant fluids, and Kerr has since walked back his earlier comments, admitting it was a "stupid mistake" to discuss Porzingis' medical condition. Since being acquired from Atlanta at the trade deadline, Porzingis has only played one game for the Warriors, logging just 17 minutes on the court.