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Reported Porzingis steps away from basketball as Warriors face Magic
CBS Sports reported that Kristaps Porzingis is stepping away from basketball to deal with ongoing health issues. Anthony Slater reported, per a source, that this does not change his status as a usable trade chip before the deadline, and the NBA report lists him out for this game.
Sources: CBS Sports: “Warriors' Kristaps Porziņģis stepping away from basketball to deal wit…” · Anthony Slater (@anthonyvslater.bsky.social) on Bluesky · Kristaps Porzingis status (NBA report)
More from the game (3)
- Opinion Warriors trade talk builds as health and depth thin
Matt Kolsky of Locked On Warriors says he is more open to a Porzingis trade, possibly sooner than later, because the team is on a thin razor's edge for health and depth.
Sources: Locked On Warriors “Draymond Talks Draymond — And Plenty of Other Peop” at 7:37 · Anthony Slater (@anthonyvslater.bsky.social) on Bluesky
- Opinion Stephen Curry playing at an MVP level at age 38
Matt Kolsky of Locked On Warriors says Curry is averaging 30 points a game in 28 minutes at age 38.
Sources: Locked On Warriors “Draymond Talks Draymond — And Plenty of Other Peop” at 19:09
- Opinion Rookie Lendeborg's size reshapes Warriors' defense
Draymond Green, quoted on Locked On Warriors, says rookie Yaxel Lendeborg's size gives the team length and has helped defensive rebounding, while Matt Kolsky says he is already ahead defensively overall.
Sources: Locked On Warriors “Draymond Talks Draymond — And Plenty of Other Peop” at 21:24, 22:17, 23:36
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