Kristaps Porzingis expected back in Warriors' facilities on Tuesday

Kristaps Porzingis, the veteran center for the Golden State Warriors, is anticipated to return to the team's facility in the Bay Area on Tuesday, according to head coach Steve Kerr. This comes after Porzingis was initially ruled out indefinitely due to a health issue at the start of training camp. Porzingis has missed all four preseason games and the entire training camp with the Warriors.

Kerr shared that Porzingis will meet with the team's director of sports medicine and performance, Rick Celebrini, to discuss his next steps. While it remains uncertain when Porzingis will be able to resume playing, his return to the team's facilities marks a positive development for the Warriors.

Porzingis joined the Warriors last season in a trade from the Atlanta Hawks for Jonathan Kuminga. He signed a two-year, $40 million contract extension with the team this summer. In 15 games with the Warriors, Porzingis averaged 16.1 points per game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 31.1% from three-point range. He also contributed 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game over 23.7 minutes.

Without Porzingis, the Warriors have faced challenges in their preseason rotation, with center positions being filled by players such as Draymond Green, Al Horford, Charles Bassey, Gui Santos, Georges Niang, and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. The Warriors have two preseason games remaining on their schedule, one against the Los Angeles Lakers and another against the Portland Trail Blazers.