Kristaps Porzingis' 'mysterious' illness and the Warriors' uncertain future

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• Kristaps Porzingis' 'mysterious' illness and the Warriors' uncertain future

  The Warriors traded for Porzingis on Feb. 4. He made his debut on Feb. 19 and has not played since.

  Publisher:ESPN GeneralArticle published: 2026-03-06 12:40:27 UTC

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• Kristaps Porzingis diagnosed with POTS and has played one game for Warriors with no return date

  Kristaps Porzingis has played one game for the Golden State Warriors since being traded from the Atlanta Hawks on Feb. 4. He has been diagnosed ...

  Publisher:NBA Analysis NetworkArticle published: 2026-03-06 18:20:06 UTC

• Warriors Consider Kristaps Porzingis 'More Than A Rental' Despite Ongoing Illness

  Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy has reaffirmed the team's long-term interest in Kristaps Porzingis despite a persistent illness that has kept the 7-footer out of six consecutive games since his February 19 debut. "We see him as more than a rental," Dunleavy told ESPN. "We feel he can help our team this year, better our playoff position, and then moving forward fits what we are looking for." Porzingis, 30, was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) ...

  Publisher:RealGMArticle published: 2026-03-06 18:25:18 UTC