The Golden State Warriors are preparing for the possibility that Kristaps Porzingis will miss the start of the NBA season due to an ongoing health issue that has kept him out of the preseason. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Warriors are bracing for Porzingis to be sidelined when the regular season begins on October 21 with a road game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Porzingis’ health problems have continued to surface, with no clear timetable for his return. “His illness and health is just continuing to pop up… I’ve been told that Golden State is bracing for Porzingis to miss the start of the season… there’s just no word on what his timetable looks like or how long he’s going to be out,” Siegel said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The news adds to the uncertainty surrounding the Warriors’ lineup as they head into the new campaign. The team has kept largely the same roster as last season, apart from adding rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. The decision to re-sign Porzingis to a lucrative extension despite his health concerns raised questions among fans. His injury history dates back to his time with the Boston Celtics and has continued through stints with the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State after being traded.
On the court, Porzingis offers the Warriors a stretch five option who can space the floor with shooting and provide rim protection. However, his availability has been inconsistent, which complicates Golden State’s rotation plans. The Warriors are also dealing with other injury issues as they approach the season opener.
Coach Steve Kerr has expressed enthusiasm about Lendeborg, acknowledging that the rookie’s off-court antics sometimes cause trouble but saying he “loves it.” The Warriors will hope that the rest of the roster stays healthy and that Porzingis can return as soon as possible to contribute alongside Stephen Curry and the rest of the team.
For now, the Warriors face the reality of starting the season without Porzingis, with no further details on when he might return. The countdown to facing the Lakers in Los Angeles continues amid these doubts over one of their key players.
According to Yahoo Sports.
