Golden State Warriors’ Kristaps Porziņġis steps away from basketball over undisclosed health issue
Warriors center, 31, announces decision on social media

TL;DR
- Kristaps Porziņģis is stepping away from basketball to focus on his health.
- The reason for his departure is an undisclosed matter, and he is unsure if he will return to playing.
- Porziņģis cited his body not responding as expected during ramp-up activities.
- He has been dealing with a health issue since last season, which led to him missing significant time.
- The Warriors signed him to a two-year, $40 million contract in late June, expecting him to be ready for this season.
- His status has been uncertain since late September when he was ruled out indefinitely with a health issue.
- Porziņģis plans to work with the Warriors organization to find a solution.