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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis Steps Away from Basketball to Prioritize Health

Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis Steps Away from Basketball to Prioritize Health
World Sports · 00:58:11 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis announced on November 6, 2026, that he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health. In a statement on X, Porzingis wrote that he has decided to "step away from the game" as he focuses on his well-being. No timeline for his return was provided.

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