As the Golden State Warriors inch closer to the start of the regular season, they're still without their 7-foot-2 big man in the front court. On media day, Golden State general manager announced Kristaps Porzingis was out indefinitely as he deals with a "health issue" Fast forward three weeks, the 10-year NBA veteran remains sidelined.
Prior to the Warriors suiting up for their fifth preseason game on Tuesday at Chase Center against the Sacramento Kings, Porzingis is still dealing with his heath issue. On Monday, Anthony Slater of ESPN reported Porzingis is remaining away from the Warriors and his timeline remains out indefintely.
Via @anthonyVslater on X:
Kristaps Porzingis remains away from the Warriors as they begin third week of the preseason.
Front office and Rick Celebrini are in consistent contact with Porzingis, but timeline to return to facility (and eventually court) remains indefinite. Regular season opens in nine days.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 12, 2026
Since Porzingis was ruled out indefinetly there has been little updates regarding his absence. Porzingis has been out for Golden State's training camp in Hawaii and their first four preseason contests. Without Porzingis, the Warriors frontcourt rotation has featured Gui Santos, Yaxel Lendebdorg, Georges Niang, Draymond Green and Al Horford.
Veteran Al Horford and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr have yet to see Kristaps Porzingis, who is dealing with an illness.
— Warriors Wire (@TheWarriorsWire) October 9, 2026
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After playing 15 games with the Warriors in the 2025-26 season, Porzingis signed a two-year, $40 million contract to remain in Golden State. Porzingis arrived in Golden State after a trade with the Atlanta Hawks that included Jonathan Kuminga.
In his 15 games with Golden State, Porzingis averaged 16.1 points on 43.3% shooting from the field and 31.1% from beyond the arc. Porzingis added 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 blocks in 23.7 minutes per game.
The Warriors will host the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday at Chase Center for their second-to-last preseason game before their regular-season begins on Oct. 21.
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