Overview
- ESPN reported Wednesday that Golden State has begun exploring trade routes for Porziņģis while he stays away from the team to manage recurring POTS symptoms.
- The Warriors issued a brief statement saying they will not comment on trade speculation and that they do not anticipate Porziņģis being around the team in the immediate future.
- Porziņģis met with GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. and medical director Rick Celebrini this month and has missed training camp and the entire preseason because of the ongoing health issue.
- The 31-year-old is reportedly 'seriously contemplating' his future in basketball if his recovery does not improve, introducing the real possibility he could step away or retire.
- Porziņģis’ two-year, $40 million deal pays $20 million this season with only $3 million guaranteed for 2027-28, which makes his contract a tradable, effectively expiring asset that could help the Warriors recover value while they rebuild the frontcourt around Stephen Curry.