Kristaps Porzingis is staying put in Golden State. The veteran center’s agent confirmed to ESPN on Monday that Porzingis has agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract with the Warriors, with a player option attached to the second season.
Porzingis originally arrived in Golden State via a February trade from the Atlanta Hawks, which sent Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga to Atlanta in return. In his 15 games with the Warriors — 11 of which were starts — the big man put up averages of 16.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
His decision to stay comes as the Warriors organization is reportedly eyeing a busy offseason, with earlier reports Monday indicating the franchise has interest in signing both LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
The 7-foot-2 Latvian has dealt with significant health challenges in recent seasons, stemming from a condition known as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS. The condition triggers a rapid heart rate, dizziness, and severe fatigue, limiting his availability over multiple seasons.
When he has been able to take the court, Porzingis has proven to be a versatile and productive force. Across 10 NBA seasons with the New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, Boston Celtics, Hawks, and Warriors, he has career averages of 19.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game, while shooting 36.4% from beyond the arc.
Porzingis, who turned 30, played a significant role in the Celtics’ 2024 NBA championship run. The following season, he hit a career-best 41.2% of his three-point attempts — connecting on 103 of 250 — though his illness held him to just 42 regular-season appearances.
