The Golden State Warriors have reportedly stopped paying Kristaps Porzingis his $20 million salary, ruling that he is not rendering services to the team. Porzingis has not played this season, is reportedly dealing with POTS-related symptoms, and is not disputing the move.
The Golden State Warriors have stopped paying Kristaps Porzingis his $20 million salary. The team ruled that he is not rendering services, and Porzingis is not disputing the decision. Golden State made the move after determining Porzingis, 31, is not providing services to the team. The Warriors concluded he is not fulfilling his contractual obligations.
Absence from the team
Porzingis has not played a minute this season for the Warriors. He stepped away from the team the day before training camp began. He has not been at the team's facility since early October. The Warriors have won five straight games without him.
Health and trade outlook
Porzingis is reportedly dealing with recurring symptoms tied to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). He was seriously considering stepping away from professional basketball because of recurring health issues. The Warriors are reportedly withholding his $20 million salary for this season while exploring potential trades involving him. They are reportedly weighing trade options ahead of the Feb. 11 deadline.
