Warriors' Kristaps Porziņģis announces indefinite leave for health reasons

Warriors' Kristaps Porziņģis announces indefinite leave for health reasons

Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis said on November 7 in San Francisco that he is stepping away from basketball to address an undisclosed health issue, leaving his future with the Golden State Warriors uncertain. The announcement followed reports on November 6 that Porziņģis was pausing his career to treat a flare-up of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, a condition that had already caused him to miss the previous season.

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November 07, 2026
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Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis announces indefinite leave for health reasons
Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis announces indefinite leave for health reasons

The Guardian • 07 Nov 01:47

Kristaps Porziņģis said he is stepping away from basketball to focus on an undisclosed health issue, leaving his future playing status uncertain.

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November 06, 2026
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Kristaps Porzingis Steps Away From Warriors Citing Health Concerns
Kristaps Porzingis Steps Away From Warriors Citing Health Concerns

Bleacher Report • 06 Nov 22:09

Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis announced he will step away from the team to focus on his health, after missing the season due to postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.

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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis Announces He Will Step Away From NBA to Focus on Health
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis Announces He Will Step Away From NBA to Focus on Health

ESPN • 06 Nov 21:50

Kristaps Porzingis said he is stepping away from basketball, citing physical limitations, while the Warriors retain his contract and explore trade options.

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Kristaps Porzingis Steps Away From Basketball, Seeks Resolution with Warriors
Kristaps Porzingis Steps Away From Basketball, Seeks Resolution with Warriors

Hoops Rumors • 06 Nov 21:42

Veteran center Kristaps Porzingis announced he is stepping away from the game to focus on his health and will work with the Golden State Warriors on a mutually agreeable solution.

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Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis steps away to treat POTS
Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis steps away to treat POTS

NBC Sports • 06 Nov 21:32

Kristaps Porziņģis announced he is pausing his basketball career to address a flare-up of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, leaving the Golden State Warriors without the 7-foot-3 center.

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