On Sunday, the Golden State Warriors will face off against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
The Warriors most recently lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves (at home) by a score of 127-117.
Kristaps Porzingis finished the loss with 20 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block while shooting 7/16 from the field and 2/5 from three-point range in 22 minutes of playing time.
Warriors Make Kristaps Porzingis Announcement
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 13: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors slam dunks over Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Chase Center on March 13, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
For Sunday’s game, the Warriors have announced that they will be without Porzingis.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Kristaps Porzingis (illness management) listed out for Sunday.”
Knicks fans will likely be upset with the news, as Porzingis had spent the first part of his career in New York.
He made the 2018 NBA All-Star Game (in his third season).
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 13: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors shoots and scores over Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Chase Center on March 13, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Porzingis This Season
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 22: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Atlanta Hawks sets up for a shot during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at State Farm Arena on October 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Porzingis started out the year with the Hawks before a trade sent him to Golden State.
He is currently averaging 16.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 blocks per contest while shooting 45.0% from the field and 35.2% from three-point range in 21 games for the two teams.
NBA Philippines wrote (on Friday night): “Kristaps Porzingis’ one-legged fadeaway is one of the most unguardable shots in the league 🦄”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 13: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors shoots and scores over Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Chase Center on March 13, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
In addition to the Warriors, Hawks and Knicks, the 11-year veteran has also had stints with the Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics.
When he’s been healthy, Porzingis is one of the best 50 players in the league.
He helped lead the Celtics to the 2024 title over the Mavs.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote (on February 4): “The Golden State Warriors are trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, sources tell ESPN.”
Warriors Struggling Right Now
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 20: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game One of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
The Warriors come into their matchup with the Knicks in the middle of a four-game losing skid.
They are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 32-34 record.
Golden State Warriors Make Kristaps Porzingis Announcement Before Knicks Game