From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m
Bay Area’s All-Ghosted Team
Three Bay Area athletes ghosted their teams after contracts.
In brief
Three Bay Area athletes ghosted their teams after contracts. Brandon Aiyuk, Kristaps Porzingis, and Harrison Bader stopped receiving paychecks from their teams. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
The Bay Area’s All-Ghosted Team
Brandon Aiyuk, Kristaps Porzingis, and Harrison Bader stopped receiving paychecks from their teams.
Brandon Aiyuk’s Situation
Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million extension with the 49ers in August 2024 but tore his ACL in the seventh game of that season.
49ers’ Action on Aiyuk
The 49ers voided Aiyuk’s guarantees and placed him on the reserve/left squad list for failing to show up to team headquarters.
Porzingis’ Health Issues
Porzingis was diagnosed with POTS in 2024, preventing consistent play, and the Warriors withheld his pay while he remained away from the team.
Bader’s Injury
Bader missed the final four months of the season with a left foot injury diagnosed in May and compounded by a scooter collision in July.
Teams’ Contract Rights
Each team still holds contractual rights to the athletes despite their absence.
The key point
Brandon Aiyuk, Kristaps Porzingis, and Harrison Bader stopped receiving paychecks from their teams.
