Golden State Warriors’ Kristaps Porziņģis steps away from basketball over undisclosed health issue

Warriors center, 31, announces decision on social media Latvian big man does not disclose nature of health issue Porziņģis leaves door open to return after long absence Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis announced he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health due to an undisclosed matter in a social media post on Friday. Porziņģis did not reveal the nature of the issue in a message posted on his X account, and the 31-year-old did not make clear whether he will resume playing. Continue reading...

Agencies · Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 5:47 PM
US news | The Guardian

Golden State Warriors’ Kristaps Porziņģis steps away from basketball over undisclosed health issue

Warriors center, 31, announces decision on social media
Latvian big man does not disclose nature of health issue
Porziņģis leaves door open to return after long absence

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis announced he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health due to an undisclosed matter in a social media post on Friday.

Porziņģis did not reveal the nature of the issue in a message posted on his X account, and the 31-year-old did not make clear whether he will resume playing.

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