{"id":526011,"date":"2026-03-08T04:12:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T04:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/526011\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T04:12:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T04:12:20","slug":"golden-state-warriors-make-kristaps-porzingis-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/526011\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden State Warriors Make Kristaps Porzingis Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 25: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Washington Wizards during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup game at Capital One Arena on November 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Saturday night, the Golden State Warriors<\/a> will be in Oklahoma City to play the Thunder<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Warriors are coming off an impressive 115-113 victory over the Houston Rockets<\/a> (in Texas).<\/p>\n

Kristaps Porzingis<\/a> missed his sixth straight game.<\/p>\n

Warriors Make Kristaps Porzingis Announcement Before Thunder Game\"\"<\/p>\n

ATLANTA, GEORGIA \u2013 OCTOBER 16: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Atlanta Hawks<\/a> waits for player intros prior to facing the Houston Rockets at State Farm Arena on October 16, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

UPDATE: Kristaps Porzingis is available (h\/t Underdog NBA<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Before Friday\u2019s game, the Warriors announced that Porzingis will be listed as questionable.<\/p>\n

Porzingis has played in one game for the Warriors (he scored 12 points).<\/p>\n

Underdog NBA wrote:<\/a> \u201cKristaps Porzingis (illness) listed questionable for Saturday.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyDENVER, COLORADO \u2013 JANUARY 07: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics<\/a> is slow getting up after taking a hard hit against the Denver Nuggets<\/a> in the first quarter at Ball Arena on January 07, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Porzingis had started his season with the Atlanta Hawks where he had averages of 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 45.7% from the field and 36.0% from three-point range in 17 games.<\/p>\n

ESPN\u2019s Anthony Slater wrote (on Thursday):<\/a> \u201cKristaps Porzingis got on the court yesterday and is supposed to get a workout in tonight in Houston. No update on when he\u2019ll return, but feeling better. Kerr: \u201cHopefully that bodes well for him playing soon.\u201d\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS \u2013 JUNE 17: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics warms up before Game Five of the 2024 NBA<\/a> Finals against the Dallas Mavericksat TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors Right Now\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA \u2013 FEBRUARY 24: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors gestures during the second quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans<\/a> at Smoothie King Center on February 24, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The Warriors have been able to keep afloat in the standings despite being without Porzingis (and Steph Curry).<\/p>\n

They are the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 32-30 record in 62 games.<\/p>\n

After the Thunder, the Warriors will continue their road trip when they visit the Utah Jazz<\/a> on Monday night.<\/p>\n

On the road, they are 13-17 in 30 games away from Chase Center.<\/p>\n

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GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA \u2013 JANUARY 17: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Atlanta Hawks hugs Jayson Tatum<\/a> #0 of the Boston Celtics after their 132-106 loss at State Farm Arena on January 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

OKC This Season\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS \u2013 OCTOBER 26: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/a> #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts against the Chicago Bulls<\/a> in the first half at the United Center on October 26, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.\u00a0 (Photo by Patrick McDermott\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The Thunder are the first seed in the Western Conference with a 49-15 record in 64 games.<\/p>\n

They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and are 8-2 over their last ten).<\/p>\n

Following Golden State, the Thunder will play their next game on Monday when they remain at home to host Jamal Murray<\/a> and the Denver Nuggets.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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