Porzingis Sidelined for Fourth Straight Game

The Golden State Warriors will be without Kristaps Porzingis for their Saturday night game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This marks the fourth consecutive game the newly acquired center will miss due to an illness.

Kerr Clarifies Past Health Reports

Prior to the game, Warriors coach Steve Kerr addressed previous reports concerning Porzingis’ health. Kerr stated that a conversation with Atlanta Hawks General Manager Onsi Saleh revealed that reports of Porzingis suffering from Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) were inaccurate.

“I called him and asked him if the postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome thing was true. He’s a good friend and I asked him if that story was real. He told me that it wasn’t really that, but rather misinformation that had been circulating,”

Steve Kerr

Kerr later expressed regret for discussing Porzingis’ medical history, stating it was a stupid mistake and that he would defer to medical professionals in the future.

Limited Action Since Arrival

Since joining the Warriors from the Atlanta Hawks, Porzingis has appeared in only one game, scoring 12 points in 17 minutes against the Boston Celtics. He has been unavailable for the subsequent four games due to illness.

Warriors Frontcourt Options

With Porzingis out, the Warriors will rely on a frontcourt rotation featuring Draymond Green, Al Horford, Gui Santos, and Quinten Post.

FAQ

What is Kristaps Porzingis’ current status?

Kristaps Porzingis is currently ruled out for the Warriors’ game against the Lakers due to illness.

Has Porzingis played many games for the Warriors?

Porzingis has only played one game for the Warriors since being traded from the Atlanta Hawks.

What did Steve Kerr say about Porzingis’ health?

Steve Kerr clarified that previous reports about Porzingis having POTS were inaccurate, based on information from the Atlanta Hawks General Manager.