Warriors Issue Statement on Kristaps Porzingis After Star Breaks Silence on Health

It’s been more than two weeks since Kristaps Porzingis was sidelined because of an undisclosed health-related matter. The Warriors announced on Sept. 28 that he would miss the start of training camp, after general manager Mike Dunleavy said the team had been informed of the issue the previous day. But then, rather than joining the team in Hawaii for the beginning of camp, he remained away due to the health issue.

Since then, many found it odd that Porzingis remained absent. It reached a point where some believed the big man had stepped away without publicly explaining the specifics. The Warriors were aware of the health matter, though its exact nature was not disclosed. But finally, after more than two weeks of questioning, it appears that KP and the Warriors reconnected at the team’s practice facility and discussed his situation privately. The big man provided an update on X.

"Hello people, I'm working with doctors and experts to figure out how to be fully back to good health asap," Porzingis wrote. "Honestly, I'm getting better and better. I just have to stay patient, and I believe I'll be feeling great again soon."

"It has definitely been frustrating dealing with some health stuff that you can't exactly pinpoint, on top of injuries throughout my career, so it has added up for sure, but we will get through it. Health is wealth. Thank you for all the support," Porzingis concluded.

What’s interesting is that he still hasn’t disclosed the illness to the public. He also publicly denied speculation that he has HIV or AIDS. Apparently, even though the Warriors have been aware of the health-related matter since before training camp, Porzingis wants to keep the specific matter private, at least up until he fully recovers.

In Golden State’s recent statement, the organization said that Porzingis returned to the practice facility and met with team officials and medical leadership, but did not say that progress had been made with his illness. The team also said it would provide an update when available and appropriate. Unfortunately, for now, the big man will remain out indefinitely.

"Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porzingis, who missed training camp and the team's first five preseason games due to a health related matter, returned to the Warriors' practice facility yesterday and met with Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy and Vice President of Player Health & Performance Dri. Rick Celebrini," the statement reposted by NBA analyst Rachel Nichols reads.

"The specific contents of that meeting will remain private," the statement continues. "Porzingis will remain out indefinitely due to the same health-related matter but will be around the team. An update on his status, including the potential resumption of practice, playing status, or timeline, will be provided when available and appropriate."

With all that in mind, Warriors fans should anticipate uncertainty. The team has not given a timeline for his return, though it previously said it was not marking him down as out to start the season; there is no current indication that he will miss the entire 2026-27 season.

Warriors HC Breaks Silence on Repsiring Role

When the 2025-26 season ended for the Golden State Warriors, the team’s head coach, Steve Kerr, took time to consider his future after the Warriors were eliminated in the Play-In Tournament. There was uncertainty about whether he would return, but reporting did not establish that he was set to coach another team or retire. However, the Warriors agreed to a two-year, $35 million contract extension with him about three weeks after the season ended.

In a recent interview with Kerr on SiriusXM NBA Radio, he opened up about his reaction when the Warriors offered him a new contract over the summer.

"Well, I wasn't sure if I was still the right person or whether they wanted me back," Kerr said. "Because we're in this weird spot where we won the title in 2022, we've been really competitive these past couple of years, but we're clearly in transition. Our best players are older."

"Last year was a difficult season. 37-45," Kerr continued. "Very disappointing. There was a part of me that felt like maybe it was time for a new voice. Maybe for them too.... If they would have told me that it's time, I would've just walked away with nothing but admiration and gratitude for the opportunity. But I think that's kind of the reason I'm back too. We have such a great relationship."

Given how Kerr will be working with an injured Warriors squad heading into the 2026-27 season, it'll be interesting to see how he can make do with his situation.