Porzingis Excited to Play Alongside Warriors' Curry

Golden State forward looks forward to teaming up with two-time MVP after injury return.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 6:03am

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Golden State Warriors forward Kristaps Porzingis expressed his excitement about the prospect of playing alongside Stephen Curry once the two-time MVP returns from a knee injury. Porzingis, who was acquired by the Warriors at the trade deadline, said it will be "unbelievable" to play with Curry and praised the gravity he brings to the floor, which "opens everything up for everybody else."

Why it matters

The Warriors are hoping that a healthy Porzingis can form a formidable inside-outside duo with Curry, giving them another dynamic scoring threat to complement their existing core of Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler. Porzingis' comments suggest he is eager to get on the court with Curry and help the Warriors make a push for the playoffs.

The details

Porzingis had one of his best games as a Warrior, scoring 30 points on 8-of-13 shooting in a win over the Washington Wizards. He also contributed 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks. Curry has been out since suffering a knee injury against the Detroit Pistons in January, and Porzingis has also been dealing with an illness that has limited him to just 21 games this season.

  • Porzingis scored 30 points in the Warriors' win over the Wizards on March 17, 2026.
  • Curry has been out since suffering a knee injury against the Pistons in January 2026.

The players

Kristaps Porzingis

A forward for the Golden State Warriors who was acquired at the trade deadline and is excited to play alongside Stephen Curry.

Stephen Curry

A two-time NBA MVP and the star point guard of the Golden State Warriors, who is currently recovering from a knee injury.

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What they’re saying

“This is the GOAT. You know what I mean? To play with somebody like that, it's gonna be unbelievable.”

— Kristaps Porzingis (NBC Sports Bay Area)

What’s next

The Warriors will await Curry's return from his knee injury, hoping that he and Porzingis can form a potent duo to help the team make a playoff push.

The takeaway

Porzingis' excitement about playing with Curry highlights the potential for the two players to form a formidable inside-outside combination that could elevate the Warriors' offense and make them an even more dangerous team in the Western Conference.