Warriors say sidelined center Kristaps Porzingis won’t spend time around team as had been planned

Golden State Warriors have announced that center Kristaps Porzingis will not be spending time with the team as previously planned due to an undisclosed health issue. The team confirmed on Wednesday that Porzingis will not be present with the squad for the "immediate future." Coach Steve Kerr did not provide further details when asked about the change, stating that he has not seen Porzingis and has only communicated with him via text and phone call.

This situation differs from a week prior when the Warriors revealed Porzingis had attended meetings with the team's general manager and Vice President of Player Health and Performance to discuss his health matters. Porzingis had previously expressed his recovery progress on social media, emphasizing his determination to return to good health soon.

The Warriors had signed Porzingis to a two-year, $40 million contract in late June, following his trade from Atlanta in March. The 31-year-old Latvian had played only 32 games combined with the Hawks and Warriors last season, averaging 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.2 blocks. Porzingis did not participate in the team's training camp in Hawaii and missed significant time after joining the Warriors' roster.