Kristaps Porzingis Ruled Out Indefinitely by Warriors
The team learned of the veteran center's health issue Sunday as training camp opened in Hawaii.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Basketball
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The Golden State Warriors have announced that Kristaps Porzingis is sidelined indefinitely due to a health issue. The news arrived on Sunday, just as the team began its preseason training camp in Hawaii.
Why it matters
The loss of the 7-foot-2 center creates immediate uncertainty for the Warriors roster as they integrate new talent ahead of the upcoming season. It remains unclear how long the player will be unavailable or the specific nature of the medical concern.
Porzingis averaged 16.1 points and 5.3 rebounds across 15 games last season. The team signed him to a two-year contract worth up to $40 million, which includes a $3 million guarantee for the 2027-28 salary.
The players
Golden State Warriors
The San Francisco-based professional basketball team currently holding training camp in Hawaii.
Kristaps Porzingis
The 7-foot-2 veteran center who joined the Warriors in February 2026.
The details
Team management confirmed they became aware of the health status on the Sunday preceding training camp. While Porzingis remains sidelined, the Warriors are moving forward with camp preparations in Hawaii. The player has a history of medical challenges, including a prior diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and a calf strain that caused him to miss 10 games during the 2024 playoff run.
Timeline
2018: Porzingis suffered a torn left ACL.
February 2026: Warriors acquired Porzingis from Atlanta.
Sunday, September 27, 2026: Warriors learned of Porzingis' health issue.
September 28, 2026: Article publication date.
Across the Bay
This health setback echoes the player's experience during the 2024 playoff run, when a right calf strain forced him to miss 10 games. It marks a significant departure from the team's planned integration of their new center during this training camp.
Fans watching the team's progress in Hawaii should monitor the roster updates as the preseason schedule approaches. There is no set timeline for the player's return to the court.
The takeaway
The team's success remains contingent on player health, making this an situation to watch as the preseason begins. Keep an eye on official team communications for future updates regarding his availability.
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