Kristaps Porzingis is back at the Golden State Warriors’ practice facility, but hold up, because his return to actual NBA action is still a complete mystery. The Warriors confirmed on Tuesday, October 13, that their 31-year-old center remains out indefinitely, and he sat out all of training camp and preseason games.
The Lingering Cloud Over The Bay
This isn’t just a bump in the road for Porzingis. The dude has battled injuries his entire career, and these latest issues? They’re sounding especially serious. Officials are tight-lipped, offering zero clues on when he might even step onto a practice court again, let alone a game. The real kicker here is doctors haven’t even nailed down a long-term solution that would get him back to full basketball activities. That’s a huge red flag for a guy who’s supposed to be a key piece for the Warriors.
Porzingis Breaks His Silence (And The Internet)
While the team’s official statement left everyone hanging, Porzingis himself took to social media on Wednesday, October 14, to try and calm the storm. He went on X to push back against all the online chatter about his health, assuring fans he’s “getting better and better.” But then, he dropped a quote that sent shockwaves: “I appreciate all the internet doctors trying to diagnose and help, but I’m in the best hands. So everyone can relax now … and I don’t have hiv or aids.” Talk about an unexpected way to shut down speculation. It certainly got everyone’s attention, but it doesn’t exactly clarify when we’ll see him back on the floor.
So, here we are. Porzingis is “getting better,” but with no timeline for practice or a long-term solution in sight, the concern isn’t just growing, it’s sitting there, front and center, for the Warriors. Everyone in the league is watching to see how this incredibly complex situation plays out for the big man.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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