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Warriors withhold payments for Porziņģis amid health concerns
Warriors stop paying Kristaps Porziņģis' $20m salary as health issues persist.
In brief
Warriors stop paying Kristaps Porziņģis' $20m salary as health issues persist. Golden State Warriors are withholding Kristaps Porziņģis' $20 million salary due to undisclosed health problems. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Warriors withhold payments
The Golden State Warriors are withholding payments to Kristaps Porziņģis on his $20 million salary as he remains away from the team.
Health issues since 2023
Porziņģis has been dealing with health issues since the end of his tenure with the Boston Celtics.
POTS diagnosis disputed
He previously disclosed a diagnosis of POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, but that diagnosis appears to be in some dispute.
Recent health statement
Porziņģis released a statement in October saying he is working with doctors to return to good health.
“Hello people, I'm working with doctors and experts to figure out how to be fully back to good health asap. Honestly, I'm getting better and better. I just have to stay patient, and I believe I'll be feeling great again soon”
Trade efforts underway
The Warriors are attempting to trade Porziņģis to utilize his $20 million cap figure.
Team performance
Golden State has a 5-3 start this season despite Porziņģis' absence, thanks to Stephen Curry and Yaxel Lendeborg.
At a glance
Golden State Warriors are withholding Kristaps Porziņģis' $20 million salary due to undisclosed health problems.
