The Golden State Warriors are already battling a serious injury bug before the 2026-27 season even tips off. Veteran center Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely to start training camp due to a health issue, according to Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.
Porzingis’ Status Up in the Air
Dunleavy Jr. spoke to reporters Monday, confirming the indefinite timeline for Porzingis. While the GM tried to soften the blow a bit, saying, “I’m not marking him down as being out to start the season or anything like that. He’s just not available this week,” the “indefinitely” part is what’s sticking with everyone. This isn’t just a day-to-day thing; this is a health issue that has Porzingis sidelined right as camp opens. It’s a rough start for the Dubs, who expected Porzingis to be a key piece. Kicking off the season without him, or with him significantly limited, throws a huge wrench in their early plans.
Butler and Moody on the Comeback Trail
It’s not all bad news for the Warriors, though we’re talking baby steps here. Dunleavy Jr. also updated us on star forward Jimmy Butler III, who’s been recovering from a torn ACL. He confirmed that Butler, along with injured guard Moses Moody, has progressed to “very light on-court activities.” This is definitely a positive sign, a crucial step forward after such a serious injury like a torn ACL. But let’s be real, “very light” means they are still a ways off from being game-ready. Still, any progress is good progress when you’re talking about a full recovery.
So, the Warriors are kicking off their training camp with one significant piece already on the shelf indefinitely and two other key players just easing back into court work. They really need Porzingis back healthy and Butler and Moody ramping up quickly if they want to hit the ground running this season. The pressure is on for Golden State to manage these injuries and get their roster ready to compete for what they hope is another championship run.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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