Warriors halt Porzingis payments as mystery illness continues

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 20:03 · Archive

The Golden State Warriors have stopped paying Kristaps Porzingis his $20 million salary, ruling he is not rendering services.

The Golden State Warriors have ceased delivering semimonthly payments on Kristaps Porzingis's $20 million salary, ruling that the 31-year-old is not rendering his services. Porzingis stepped away from the team the day before training camp began this offseason and has not played for the Warriors this season.

Porzingis is reportedly dealing with recurring symptoms tied to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), which can cause dizziness and fatigue. In an October 14 post on social media, he stated he was working with doctors and experts to regain his health, writing: 'I'm getting better and better' and 'I just have to stay patient'. He also addressed online rumours about his condition, stating: 'I don't have HIV or AIDS'.

According to the New York Post, the Warriors are permitted to move Porzingis's contract at any point before a 11 February deadline, even without paying him currently, and will continue exploring trade avenues as he leans toward ending his NBA career. The Warriors signed the 31-year-old to a two-year, $40 million extension during the offseason. Porzingis is not currently disputing the withheld payments, and the NBA Players' Association has no plans to dispute the decision.

How it is being reported

• Warriors have reportedly stopped paying Kristaps Porzingis' $20 million salary amid mystery illness sagaThe Golden State Warriors stopped paying Kristaps Porzingis his $20 million salary after he stepped away before training camp amid POTS symptoms.Fox News · 4 Nov, 18:37
• Warriors cut off Kristaps Porzingis’ pay as $20 million saga gets uglierThe Golden State Warriors have stopped paying Kristaps Porzingis his $20 million salary.New York Post · 4 Nov, 16:40

In this story: Kristaps Porzingis · Golden State Warriors · NBA Players' Association

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