The Golden State Warriors are withholding salary payments to veteran center Kristaps Porziņģis while he remains absent from the team amid health concerns, multiple outlets report. CBS Sports says he has been away since late September. ESPN and Yahoo Sports describe the team not making semi-monthly payments tied to his $20 million salary.
The reports also present a broader contract and roster context. The Athletic, citing league sources, says the Warriors have not excused his absence and that Porziņģis is on a two-year, $40 million deal signed this summer. Other Yahoo Sports reporting says the Warriors have no current plans to void his contract. Several Yahoo Sports headlines further link the payment stance to potential roster moves, including the possibility of trades before the Feb. 11 trade deadline.
Across outlets, the core elements are consistent: Porziņģis is not with the team, the Warriors are not paying based on service/non-service, and league or team source claims are used. What varies most is how outlets frame the implications for trades, retirement, or contract voiding.
