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The situation came to light when Porzingis contacted general manager Mike Dunleavy just before the start of training camp to inform the franchise that he would not be reporting. Consequently, he did not join the squad for their training camp in Hawaii and has been unavailable for the team's first five preseason matchups. Following a recent meeting at the Warriors' San Francisco facility with Dunleavy and lead medical decision-maker Rick Celebrini, the team confirmed that while he remains around the organization, he is not yet cleared to resume practice.
Path to recovery and team adjustments
Addressing the situation on social media, Porzingis expressed optimism regarding his progress while acknowledging the difficulty of his current circumstances. He noted that he is collaborating with medical professionals to identify the best path to return to full health. The center admitted that dealing with health issues that are difficult to pinpoint, combined with his history of injuries, has been a frustrating experience, though he remains committed to working through the process.
The Warriors have stated that they will provide updates regarding his potential return to practice and overall playing status as more information becomes available. This health challenge follows a period of limited availability for the veteran; last season, he appeared in only 34 games across stints with the Atlanta Hawks and the Warriors. Since joining Golden State in a February trade involving Jonathan Kuminga, Porzingis signed a two-year, $40 million contract this past summer, a deal that includes a structure where only $3 million of his $20 million salary for the upcoming season is guaranteed.
In the interim, head coach
