Warriors' Kristaps Porziņģis Missing Due to Unexplained Illness
WHO:
RealGM Basketball - Kristaps Porziņģis will meet with Rick Celebrini, the team's lead medical decision-maker, in San Francisco.
RealGM Basketball - Coach Steve Kerr stated that Porzingis will meet with Rick Celebrini, the team's lead medical decision-maker.
Newsweek - Kristaps Porziņģis is expected back at the Warriors' facility.
NY Post - Kristaps Porziņģis, Golden State Warriors, Mike Dunleavy (general manager)
WHAT:
RealGM Basketball - There is no timeline for Porziņģis's return to the court.
RealGM Basketball - The Warriors acquired Porziņģis in February in a trade that sent Jonathan Kuminga to Atlanta.
RealGM Basketball - The contract allows Golden State to trade Porziņģis at any time, with only $3 million of next season's $20 million guaranteed.
RealGM Basketball - Porzingis has missed the first two weeks of the preseason while dealing with a private health issue.
RealGM Basketball - The Warriors re-signed Porzingis to a two-year, $40 million deal this past offseason.
Pro Football Network - NBA fans are reacting to a report claiming the Golden State Warriors do not know when Kristaps Porziņģis will be able to play again.
Daily Mail Sports - Kristaps Porziņģis has been absent for two weeks due to a mysterious health issue.
Daily Mail Sports - Porziņģis was ruled out of the Warriors' trip to Hawai'i last week.
NY Post - The Warriors reportedly do not know the whereabouts of Kristaps Porziņģis.
WHERE:
Daily Mail Sports - Hawai'i (location of the Warriors' trip).
WHEN:
Sportskeeda - The team's first game of the 2026-27 NBA season is set for Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Newsweek - Porziņģis is expected back at the Warriors' facility on Tuesday.
Daily Mail Sports - Porziņģis has been absent for two weeks leading up to the new NBA season.
Daily Mail Sports - Porziņģis was ruled out of the trip to Hawai'i last week.
WHY:
Daily Mail Sports - The reason for Porziņģis's absence is described as a mysterious health issue.
HOW:
RealGM Basketball - Porziņģis has stayed in regular contact with Celebrini and the front office during his absence.
RealGM Basketball - Without Porzingis, Kerr is leaning toward a smaller starting lineup featuring Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Draymond Green.
Daily Mail Sports - General manager Mike Dunleavy stated that Porziņģis would be out indefinitely.
(UPDATED October 13, 2026 05:08 UTC)
Kristaps Porziņģis is scheduled to meet with Rick Celebrini, the Warriors' lead medical decision-maker, in San Francisco as he continues to recover from his injury. While there is currently no timeline for his return to the court, the Warriors acquired Porziņģis in February, sending Jonathan Kuminga to Atlanta in the trade. The team's first game of the 2026-27 NBA season is set for Wednesday, October 18, and Porziņģis has been in regular contact with Celebrini and the front office during his absence.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 04:10 UTC)
In a recent update, Coach Steve Kerr announced that Kristaps Porzingis will be meeting with Rick Celebrini, the team's lead medical decision-maker, as he has missed the first two weeks of the preseason due to a private health issue. The Warriors re-signed Porzingis to a two-year, $40 million deal during the offseason, but without him on the court, Kerr is considering a smaller starting lineup that includes Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Draymond Green. This adjustment reflects the team's strategy as they navigate the preseason challenges.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 02:20 UTC)
Kristaps Porziņģis is expected back at the Warriors' facility on Tuesday. This news comes as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Fans are eager to see how his return will impact the Warriors' performance.
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(UPDATED October 12, 2026 20:01 UTC)
NBA fans are buzzing over a report from Pro Football Network that the Golden State Warriors are uncertain about when Kristaps Porziņģis will return to the court. This news has sparked a lot of discussion among supporters of the team, who are eager for updates on the player's status. As the situation unfolds, fans are left waiting for more clarity on Porziņģis's recovery timeline.
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(UPDATED October 12, 2026 19:06 UTC)
Kristaps Porziņģis of the Golden State Warriors has been absent for two weeks due to a mysterious health issue, and the team reportedly does not know his whereabouts. He was ruled out of the Warriors' recent trip to Hawai'i, and general manager Mike Dunleavy has indicated that Porziņģis will be out indefinitely. As the new NBA season approaches, the situation remains unclear for both the player and the team.