Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis (7) warms up before a NBA play-in tournament game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz., Friday, April 17, 2026. (Stephen Lam/S.F. Chronicle) Kristaps Porzingis has decided to "step away from the game" as he prioritizes his health, the center announced in a statement Friday, while committing to work with the Golden State Warriors to "find a solution that makes sense."The Warriors had stopped payments on his $20 million salary amid his ongoing absence from the organization.🙏🏼 https://t.co/d0UoELOmye- Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) November 6, 2026This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.SubscribeThere’s more to San Francisco with the Chronicle. Subscribe today for just 25¢.This article originally published at Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis stepping away from basketball to prioritize health.
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis stepping away from basketball to prioritize health
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Kristaps Porzingis announced he has decided to "step away from the game" as he prioritizes his health, the center said Friday, and is committing to finding a solution with the Golden State Warriors.
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- Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis stepping away from basketball to prioritize health.
- Kristaps Porzingis announced he has decided to "step away from the game" as he prioritizes his health, the center said Friday, and is committing to finding a solution with the Golden State Warriors.
- Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis (7) warms up before a NBA play-in tournament game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz., Friday, April 17, 2026.
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