Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis will be sidelined for Sunday’s afternoon game against Denver due with what the team is calling a general illness, per Anthony Slater of ESPN (Twitter link).
As Slater notes, Porzingis was able to practice the past two days. The team had been planning to slightly increase the big man’s playing time after he logged 17 minutes in his Warriors debut on Thursday.
Head coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Sunday that he got a text this morning stating that Porzingis was ill and he won’t be at the arena (Twitter link via Nick Friedell of The Athletic). The 30-year-old’s status for Golden State’s upcoming two-game road trip is to be determined, Friedell adds.
Injuries and illnesses have been a major issue for Porzingis this season, as he has only played in 18 of a possible 56 games in 2025/26. The one-time All-Star has been productive when he’s been on the court, averaging 16.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 steals in 23.9 minutes per game, but it’s safe to assume his lack of availability played a significant role in Atlanta’s willingness to trade him to Golden State.
Porzingis was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) after missing an extended stretch of time down the stretch and in the playoffs during the 2024/25 season. He expressed optimism this past fall about his ability to manage the condition going forward.
Porzingis, who is earning $30.7MM this season, will be an unrestricted free agent this summer if he doesn’t sign an extension before the start of the new league year.
Sounds about right for the warriors a new day and another play out.
General soreness and general illness on the same team?
Looks like the unicorn saw the opponent today and their all world center. He didn’t even call in sick.., he texted in sick lol.
Of course Kris Didn’t want to get destroyed by Jokić because he’s still looking for a fat contract for next year.
Can’t have the tape of this game floating around when he’s asking for $25 million per for 3 years !!
Wildly bad take. Warriors fans are so emotional.
He’s got POTS there will be days where he can barely stand up for the rest of his life. But I wouldn’t retire either if they kept paying me millions for nothing!
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) symptoms primarily include a rapid heart rate increase upon standing, often causing dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and severe fatigue. Other common, debilitating symptoms include brain fog, palpitations, chest pain, nausea, headaches, and shaky, cold, or purple-tinged hands/feet. Symptoms are triggered by standing, heat, or exercise, and can be managed with lifestyle changes.
Darn. Hd no idea he deals with that. He’s a good guy…wishing him the best.
Yep I’ve always liked him and what’s happened is unfortunate.
What did I say? He will NEVER be healthy! Warriors fans get used to this! Enjoy 😉
Let the tanking begin
Bonkers that the FO really thought this was the best option