# Warriors take Porzingis health risk

> Warriors risk Porzingis' health for talent despite two-week absence.
- Title: Warriors take Porzingis health risk | Shortify
- Summary: Warriors risk Porzingis' health for talent despite two-week absence. Warriors signed Porzingis to a $40 million two-year contract after his health issues…
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- Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/11/kristaps-porzingis-health-issue-timeline-contract-warriors
- Published: 2026-10-11T13:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: warriors, kristaps porzingis, mike dunleavy, nfl, health issue, contract, two-year deal, 40 million, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Warriors signed Porzingis to a $40 million two-year contract after his health issues limited him to 74 games in two years.