From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 30s
Warriors take Porzingis health risk
Warriors risk Porzingis' health for talent despite two-week absence.
In brief
Warriors risk Porzingis' health for talent despite two-week absence. Warriors signed Porzingis to a $40 million two-year contract after his health issues limited him to 74 games in two years. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Porzingis health issue
Porzingis has been away from the team with a mysterious health issue for two weeks.
Warriors' health uncertainty
The Warriors say they don’t know where Porzingis is, exactly what he’s dealing with health-wise, or when he might return.
POTS diagnosis
Porzingis has a chronic POTS diagnosis that can manifest in sudden, serious symptoms.
Contract details
Warriors signed Porzingis to a flexible two-year, $40 million deal with $3 million guaranteed in 2027-28.
Health management
Porzingis and his doctors manage his condition with higher salt intake and a mindful recovery schedule.
Team impact
Porzingis has missed half a dozen training-camp practices and four preseason games.
GM Dunleavy's view
GM Dunleavy said the team prioritized talent over availability when signing Porzingis.
Health risk trade-off
Warriors risk Porzingis' health for talent despite two-week absence.
Contract implications
Porzingis' contract includes $24 million guaranteed and a nonguaranteed phase for flexibility.
Team health concerns
Warriors have Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody also out indefinitely.
Talent vs. availability
Warriors chose talent over availability for Porzingis despite health risks.
What happens next
Warriors hope Porzingis recovers in time for the season.
The key point
Warriors signed Porzingis to a $40 million two-year contract after his health issues limited him to 74 games in two years.
