Warriors Announce Kristaps Porzingis Injury Update After 1 Game Back

Porzingis suffered a setback in his return to the court for Golden State.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Golden State Warriors announced that Kristaps Porzingis, who was recently traded to the team from the Atlanta Hawks, suffered an injury setback after playing in just his second game for the Warriors on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Why it matters

Porzingis was expected to be a key addition to the Warriors' roster as they make a playoff push, so this injury is a significant blow to their plans. The Warriors will need to adjust their lineup and rotations while Porzingis recovers.

The details

Porzingis played limited minutes in the Warriors' game against the Thunder on Saturday, but left the game early due to a recurrence of a previous injury. The team has not provided details on the specifics of the injury or a timeline for his return to the court.

  • Porzingis was traded to the Warriors in a mid-season trade from the Atlanta Hawks.
  • Porzingis played in just his second game for the Warriors on Saturday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Kristaps Porzingis

A 7'3" power forward who was recently traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Golden State Warriors.

Golden State Warriors

The NBA team that acquired Kristaps Porzingis in a mid-season trade and was hoping he would be a key addition to their roster.

Atlanta Hawks

The NBA team that traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors in a mid-season deal.

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What’s next

The Warriors will provide further updates on the severity of Porzingis' injury and a timeline for his return to the court in the coming days.

The takeaway

This injury setback is a disappointing development for the Warriors, who were counting on Porzingis to bolster their frontcourt as they make a playoff push. The team will need to find ways to adjust their lineup and rotations until Porzingis is able to return.