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Warriors' Porzingis out indefinitely, will stay around team

The Warriors center has a private health-related issue and no return date; Golden State says he'll still be around the team.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell on BBN Tonight
Published 6:20 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by ESPN: “Warriors' Porzingis out indefinitely but will remain around team”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:20 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell.
Topics: Warriors.
BBN covered this story before: Steve Kerr on his uncertain return to the Warriors (October 14).

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ESPNWarriors' Porzingis out indefinitely but will remain around team

What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorWarriors center Kristaps Porzingis is out indefinitely with a private health issue, but he'll stay around the team, and tonight Shohei Ohtani, hitting one-fifty Eastern this postseason, drops to sixth in the lineup for Game Three against the Brewers.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSixth? That's still a great seat, Rex, you can see the whole field from there.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's a demotion, Chip, a public tribunal on a lineup card. I never even made the card, and I still felt that one.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNever made the card? Perfect attendance, buddy!

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