On Thursday night, the Golden State Warriors will be in Texas to play the Houston Rockets.
The Warriors made a notable deal at the trade deadline that landed them with Kristaps Porzingis (and traded Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks).
While Kuminga has shined in Atlanta, Porzingis has appeared in just one game for Golden State.
Kristaps Porzingis Announcement Ahead Of Rockets Clash
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 23: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics looks on from the bench in the first half against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 23, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
On Thursday night, the Warriors will play the Houston Rockets in Texas.
Before the game, they have announced that they will remain without Porzingis for the sixth straight contest.
Anthony Slater of ESPN wrote: “Kristaps Porzingis remains out for a sixth straight game tomorrow night in Houston. Did make the trip with the Warriors. Moses Moody is out with a right wrist sprain suffered last game. Will Richard still out with an ankle sprain.”
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 06: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics wears a shirt honoring former NBA player Bill Walton prior to Game One of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 06, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
NBA Fans React To News
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – JANUARY 07: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics is slow getting up after taking a hard hit against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at Ball Arena on January 07, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Here’s what fans were saying about the news:
@DubNationMedia: “11 seed here we come”
@cristeven: “Played one game and decided to tap out with a “mysteriously illness” 🤔”
@jinthirty: “The trade was no more than a salary dump”
@CurryForGame: “don’t let the front office fool you, this was a salary dump just like the jordan poole trade for cp3”
@_ArollCaraballo: “He should just retire ngl. He won a ring and had a game 1 performance in an nba finals that will forever be talked about.”
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 23: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics reacts with a bandage on his head against the Orlando Magic during the third quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Even more disappointing for Golden State fans, Porzingis would be an excellent fit on their roster.
In 519 career games, he has averages of 19.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 blocks per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 36.6% from three-point range.
The 2024 NBA Champion has also had stints with the Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks over 11 seasons.
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 17: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics celebrate in the locker room after Boston’s 106-88 win against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Warriors are 31-30 in 61 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the Western Conference.
NBA Fans React To Golden State Warriors Kristaps Porzingis Announcement