{"id":691032,"date":"2026-04-01T02:08:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T02:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/691032\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T02:08:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T02:08:59","slug":"golden-state-warriors-make-kristaps-porzingis-announcement-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/691032\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden State Warriors Make Kristaps Porzingis Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2268389129.jpg\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"   decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGetty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA &#8211; MARCH 25: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors pauses during a break in play against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Chase Center on March 25, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kelley L Cox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday evening, the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Golden State Warriors\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/golden-state-warriors\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210827\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Golden State Warriors<\/a> will play the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"San Antonio Spurs\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/san-antonio-spurs\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210821\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Antonio Spurs<\/a> at the Chase Center in San Francisco.<\/p>\n<p>The Warriors are coming off a 116-93 loss to the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Denver Nuggets\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/denver-nuggets\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210822\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Denver Nuggets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Kristaps Porzingis\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nba\/player\/kristaps-porzingis\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210829\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kristaps Porzingis<\/a> finished with 23 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal while shooting 8\/14 from the field and 5\/5 from three-point range in 29 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n<p>Warriors Make Kristaps Porzingis Announcement<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5867254\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5867254\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2268382689_e4f95d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5867254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyKristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during a break in play against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Brooklyn Nets\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/brooklyn-nets\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210823\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brooklyn Nets<\/a> during the first half at Chase Center on March 25, 2026 in San Francisco, California.<\/p>\n<p>For Wednesday\u2019s game, the Warriors have announced that they will be without Porzingis.<\/p>\n<p>He has been ruled out on the injury report.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/anthonyVslater\/status\/2039136095448056191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">ESPN\u2019s Anthony Slater wrote:<\/a> \u201cKristaps Porzingis will sit tomorrow night vs the Spurs. Hasn\u2019t been cleared for both sides of back-to-backs yet. De\u2019Anthony Melton out with a thumb strain. <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Gui Santos\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nba\/player\/gui-santos\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210830\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gui Santos<\/a> and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Gary Payton\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nba\/player\/gary-payton\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210831\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gary Payton<\/a> II questionable. Warriors face <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Cavaliers\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/cleveland-cavaliers\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210824\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cavaliers<\/a> on Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Porzingis is currently averaging 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 45.7% from the field and 36.0% from three-point range in 11 games for the Warriors.<\/p>\n<p>He was traded to Golden State last month (via the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Atlanta Hawks\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/atlanta-hawks\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210832\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta Hawks<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5867257\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5867257\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2268718536.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5867257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyBrandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors hugs Kristaps Porzingis #7 after the game against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Washington Wizards\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/washington-wizards\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210828\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Wizards<\/a> at Chase Center on March 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California.<\/p>\n<p>Golden State Before San Antonio Comes To Town<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5818248\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5818248\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2257328832.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"527\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5818248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyHead coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts to officiating on the court against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Toronto Raptors\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/toronto-raptors\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210833\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto Raptors<\/a> in the second half at Chase Center on January 20, 2026 in San Francisco, California.<\/p>\n<p>The Warriors have had a season where a lot of their roster has dealt with injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, they are the tenth seed in the Western Conference with a 36-39 record in 75 games.<\/p>\n<p>They have won four out of their last ten games (and are 21-15 at home).<\/p>\n<p>After the Spurs, the Warriors will play their next game on Thursday when they remain at the Chase Center to host <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Donovan Mitchell\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nba\/player\/donovan-mitchell\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210835\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Donovan Mitchell<\/a> and the Cleveland Cavaliers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheWarriorsTalk\/status\/2038455651073212486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">@TheWarriorsTalk wrote (on March 29):<\/a> \u201cKristaps really is a game changer for this Warriors team. The fit is immaculate, he causes alot of problems for opposing teams on defense. I can\u2019t help but imagine Jimmy and Steph on the floor with this dude.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5836956\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5836956\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773729347_GettyImages-2266933474_a35504.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"517\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5836956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyKristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball in the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on March 16, 2026 in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n<p>Spurs Ahead Of Warriors Battle<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5825534\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5825534\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2258958613.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"449\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5825534\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyVictor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates a 112-103 win against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Orlando Magic\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/orlando-magic\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210838\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Orlando Magic<\/a> at Frost Bank Center on February 1, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>The Spurs are the second seed in the Western Conference with a 57-18 record in 75 games.<\/p>\n<p>They are in the middle of a nine-game winning streak (and 27-11 on the road).<\/p>\n<p>Following Golden State, the Spurs will play their next game on Thursday when they visit <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nba\/player\/kawhi-leonard\/\" title=\"Kawhi Leonard\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210840\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kawhi Leonard<\/a> and the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"LA Clippers\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/los-angeles-clippers\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"210839\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LA Clippers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/benstinarheavy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/benstinarheavy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tMore Heavy on Warriors\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA &#8211; MARCH 25: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors pauses during a&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":691033,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[3797],"tags":[7,6,969,474,4075,4074,534],"class_list":{"0":"post-691032","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-antonio-spurs","8":"tag-basketball","9":"tag-nba","10":"tag-san-antonio","11":"tag-san-antonio-spurs","12":"tag-sanantonio","13":"tag-sanantoniospurs","14":"tag-spurs"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/116327021833982561","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/691032","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=691032"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/691032\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/691033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=691032"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=691032"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=691032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}