Golden State Warriors explore Kristaps Porzingis trades amid health issues

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis is away from the team indefinitely and is considering his future in basketball, according to Fox News and CBS Sports. The Golden State Warriors announced on Wednesday that Kristaps Porzingis will not be around the team. Fox News, ESPN, and the New York Post all report that the Golden State Warriors are exploring trade options for the center ahead of their season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. [1][2][3][5][6][10]

Fox News reported that Kristaps Porzingis is experiencing recurring symptoms from Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, also known as POTS, which causes fatigue and dizziness. In a social media post on October 14, Kristaps Porzingis stated that he is working with medical experts and doctors to return to full health as soon as possible, Fox News reported. CBS Sports and Eurohoops also reported that the player is contemplating whether to walk away from basketball. [1][5][7][8]

Kristaps Porzingis is a seven foot two inch professional basketball player from Latvia who plays as a center and power forward. He was drafted fourth overall by the New York Knicks in 2015 and played for the Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, and Boston Celtics, winning an NBA championship with Boston in 2024 before joining the Golden State Warriors. [12][15]

The development comes as the Golden State Warriors prepare to begin their 2026-2027 NBA season without the center, according to the New York Post and the Daily Mail. CBS Sports reported that the franchise could still seek a trade deal for Kristaps Porzingis while he remains sidelined indefinitely. [2][3][5][6][7]