Porzingis misses Warriors start due to POTS diagnosis

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 01:32 · Archive

Golden State Warriors centre Kristaps Porzingis is absent from the team indefinitely due to recurring symptoms from Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.

Kristaps Porzingis is absent from the Golden State Warriors indefinitely while dealing with recurring symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), an autoimmune condition he was diagnosed with last year. The condition causes dizziness, fatigue and a rapid heart rate when transitioning from lying down to standing up. The 31-year-old centre is reportedly considering whether he has a future in professional basketball.

Porzingis addressed speculation about his health on 14 October, stating he was 'working with doctors and experts to figure out how to be fully back to good health asap' and that he was 'getting better and better'. He acknowledged finding it frustrating to deal with health issues 'that you can't exactly pinpoint', alongside injuries throughout his career. He also denied online conspiracy theories, posting that he did not have HIV or AIDS.

As Porzingis considers his future, the Warriors are reportedly exploring trade options. He signed a two-year, $40 million contract with the team over the summer, with trade-friendly terms including the second year as a player option. The team declined to comment on trade speculation or reports about his health, stating that conversations with Porzingis and his representatives would remain private and that it did not expect him to be around the team in the immediate future.

How it is being reported

• Kristaps Porzingis weighs NBA future as Warriors explore trade options amid recurring POTS symptomsKristaps Porzingis is away from the Golden State Warriors indefinitely while dealing with POTS symptoms as the team reportedly explores trade options.Fox News · 22 Oct, 01:08
• Details finally emerge on Kristaps Porzingis' mystery health condition after he denied having HIV or AIDS... as Golden State Warriors try to trade him awayKristaps Porzingis is missing the start of the NBA season due to health issues, and the Golden State Warriors are also exploring trading him away.Daily Mail Sport · 21 Oct, 20:38

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