Kristaps Porzingis has yet to make his debut for Golden State Warriors. The Warriors sent Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Porzingis, but they have yet to see him in action.
Porzingis is still dealing with an Achilles injury that has kept him out for more than a month now. The last time the 7-foot-2 big man played was Jan. 7. Porzingis made 17 appearances (12 starts) for Atlanta this season, averaging 17.1 points on 45.7% shooting, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocks in 24.3 minutes per contest. The former No. 4 overall pick also knocked down 1.8 triples per game on a 36% clip.
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Former Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (8) looks on during a game.Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Porzingis’ stint in Atlanta turned out to be brief. He joined the Hawks in the offseason via a three-team trade involving his former team, the Boston Celtics, and the Brooklyn Nets.
Porzingis is expected to bring some much-needed height to Golden State’s undersized frontcourt. The Latvian is also a legitimate threat from deep, allowing him to further stretch the floor for the Warriors.
At this point, however, there is still no guarantee when Golden State will see what Porzingis can bring to the table. Speaking to reporters following the Warriors’ 126-113 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, head coach Steve Kerr shared an update on Porzingis’ status.
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“Kristaps played today and was moving better than yesterday,” Kerr said. “Seemed to be in a good rhythm. … He looked good. We’ll just see how it plays out.”
The fact that Prozingis is progressing well in his road to recovery is a good sign. Nevertheless, the Warriors have not provided a firm timetable for his return. As Kerr said, the team intends to take a wait-and-see approach on its new big man.
Porzingis’ next chance to play will be after the NBA All-Star break. The Warriors host the Celtics at Chase Center on Feb. 19. That would be an ideal debut date for the 30-year-old, as he gets a chance to face off against his former team.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.