Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis is currently sidelined indefinitely due to an undisclosed health issue. (nba.com) The 31-year-old Latvian, who joined the Warriors at the February trade deadline last season, has been absent from training camp and preseason games. (nba.com)
Porziņģis recently visited the team's practice facility, meeting with General Manager Mike Dunleavy and Vice President of Player Health and Performance Dr. Rick Celebrini. The specifics of their discussion remain confidential. (nba.com)
Addressing speculation about his health, Porziņģis took to social media to provide an update:
"Hello people, I’m working with doctors and experts to figure out how to be fully back to good health asap. 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. I appreciate all the internet doctors trying to diagnose and help, but I’m in the best hands. So everyone can relax now and I don’t have HIV or AIDS." (nbcsports.com)
Porziņģis has a history of health challenges, including a previous diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a condition affecting heart rate upon standing. (nbcsports.com) However, it's unclear if his current health issues are related to this condition.
The Warriors have not provided a timeline for Porziņģis's return but have stated that he will remain around the team during his recovery. (nba.com) Further updates will be shared when available.