Porzingis steps away from basketball to focus on health

Health · First reported 6 Nov, 20:56 · Updated 22:40

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Golden State Warriors centre Kristaps Porzingis says he is stepping away from basketball because his body has not responded as he expected. He has not played for the Warriors this season; reports also describe the team’s salary payments during his absence.

Porzingis announced he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health, saying he is not currently at the performance level he expects of himself.
He has not played a game for Golden State this season and says he will work with the team to find a solution.
The reports say Golden State withheld or stopped salary payments while Porzingis was away; Fox says he is not actively disputing the payments.

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Key facts

Team: Golden State Warriors
Season status: Porzingis has not played a game for the Warriors this season.
Extension: Two years, $40 million, signed this summer.
Salary reporting: Fox reports that semimonthly payments on a $20 million salary were stopped.