Steve Kerr on Kristaps Porzingis: 'We were definitely caught off guard'

The Golden State Warriors appeared to make a bargain signing this summer, agreeing to a two-year $40 million contract extension with veteran center Kristaps Porzingis. While the Latvian was expected to be fully healthy to begin the year, Porzingis alerted the team about an illness prior to training

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The Golden State Warriors appeared to make a bargain signing this summer, agreeing to a two-year $40 million contract extension with veteran center Kristaps Porzingis. While the Latvian was expected to be fully healthy to begin the year, Porzingis alerted the team about an illness prior to training camp.

Recently, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr revealed his thoughts on the matter, saying, "We were definitely caught off guard by it in that we were in communication with him over the summer, and it seemed like everything was in a good place right up until training camp.”

"We had to move forward. I haven’t given it a whole lot of thought to be honest, because we’re just busy," Kerr continued.

With Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler III currently sidelined,

Golden State could certainly use a healthy Porzingis alongside Stephen Curry and Yaxel Lendeborg.

In 15 games with the Warriors a season ago, Porzingis averaged 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.6 steals. There is no current timetable for his return.

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