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Kristaps Porzingis Steps Away from NBA Due to Health Issues

Kristaps Porzingis Steps Away from NBA Due to Health Issues
World Sports · 01:24:09 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Latvian center Kristaps Porzingis announced on Friday, November 6, 2026, that he is stepping away from basketball because health issues will not allow him to play at a top level for the NBA's Golden State Warriors.

Porzingis did not specify the exact nature of the health issues.

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