--- title: "Warriors and Kristaps Porzingis look for a solution after he steps away from basketball" description: "Porzingis has around $20 million on the books this year and only $3 million guaranteed next season, and the Warriors are talking trades before the…" url: https://sports.skoop.news/golden-state-warriors-vs-orlando-magic-2nd-quarter-highlight--11-07/ published: 2026-11-08T03:55:57.334108-05:00 modified: 2026-11-08T03:55:57.334108-05:00 section: "Sports" publisher: "skoop.news" language: en keywords: ["warriors", "Golden State", "Brett Siegel", "Myles Turner", "Steve Kerr", "Draymond Green", "Gary Payton", "NBA", "Questionable", "PDT"] hashtags: ["#GoldenState", "#BrettSiegel", "#MylesTurner", "#Nba", "#sports"] image: https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Golden_State_Limited_postcard_ad_1909.JPG/1280px-Golden_State_Limited_postcard_ad_1909.JPG?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail --- # Warriors and Kristaps Porzingis look for a solution after he steps away from basketball > Porzingis has around $20 million on the books this year and only $3 million guaranteed next season, and the Warriors are talking trades before the February 11 deadline. Published 2026-11-08 · Sports, [skoop.news](https://skoop.news/) ## In brief - Kristaps Porzingis announced that he is stepping away from basketball, and the news lands on a Warriors team that has won six straight games. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) [[2]](https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/injury-report-vs-magic-november-7/) - The Warriors' status with Porzingis began in preseason. His status went from unknown to something related to his illness, and then to a fully agnostic outlook from coach Steve Kerr. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) - Porzingis has around $20 million on the books this year and only a small guarantee next year. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) ## Porzingis steps away Kristaps Porzingis announced that he is stepping away from basketball, and the news lands on a Warriors team that has won six straight games. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) [[2]](https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/injury-report-vs-magic-november-7/) He made the announcement on Friday and said he is working with the Warriors to find a solution to their current situation. [[2]](https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/injury-report-vs-magic-november-7/) In a post on X, Porzingis said he is not feeling fully healthy. [[2]](https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/injury-report-vs-magic-november-7/) His status is not a formal retirement, and the team and Porzingis are trying to find a solution that makes sense. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) ## How the situation developed The Warriors' status with Porzingis began in preseason. His status went from unknown to something related to his illness, and then to a fully agnostic outlook from coach Steve Kerr. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) Golden State was widely reported to be withholding Porzingis's pay, citing a failure to render services. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) ## The contract and the trade market Porzingis has around $20 million on the books this year and only a small guarantee next year. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) That guarantee is $3 million on his contract next season. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) Porzingis is amenable to a trade. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Warriors have engaged in trade conversations with the Milwaukee Bucks about a possible swap of Porzingis for Myles Turner. [[2]](https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/injury-report-vs-magic-november-7/) The NBA trade deadline is February 11. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) Golden State is looking for a player in the $15-20 million range, either alone or paired with other players to match salaries. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) The Warriors have been reluctant to attach future first-round picks or take on long-term salary in trades. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) ## Kerr and the Warriors on the court Steve Kerr said his focus is on the players who are currently with the team. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) That group opened the season 0-3, then won six straight games to reach 6-3. [[2]](https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/injury-report-vs-magic-november-7/) The Warriors were scheduled to host the Orlando Magic (2-6) on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 5:30pm PDT. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) Paolo Banchero rolled his ankle in the Magic's season opener. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) Draymond Green (elbow) and Gary Payton (calf) joined Gui Santos on the Warriors' Questionable list. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) Green was listed as questionable due to right elbow inflammation/soreness. [[2]](https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/injury-report-vs-magic-november-7/) Stephen Curry was averaging 29.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.3 steals over seven games. [[2]](https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/injury-report-vs-magic-november-7/) The Warriors' next game after the Magic is against the Pelicans, closing out a home stand. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) ## What it means for you If you follow the Warriors, the Porzingis situation is a contract and trade matter, since his status is not a formal retirement. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) Watch the Bucks talks, which Brett Siegel reported as a possible swap of Porzingis for Myles Turner. [[2]](https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/injury-report-vs-magic-november-7/) Keep the February 11 trade deadline in mind. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) Look for a return in the $15-20 million range and for whether Golden State attaches future first-round picks or takes on long-term salary, since the team has been reluctant to do either. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) For game days, check the Questionable list, which includes Green, Payton and Santos. [[1]](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) ## Sources 1. [Preview: Porzingis retires (sort of), Warriors keep rising](https://dubnationhq.com/p/preview-porzingis-retires-sort-of) — dubnationhq.com 2. [Golden State Warriors Announce Injury Report vs. Orlando Magic (Nov. 7)](https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/injury-report-vs-magic-november-7/) — heavy.com Image: Photo: Rock Island Railroad / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Golden_State_Limited_postcard_ad_1909.JPG) --- Written from the sources above and checked twice (rules and an independent model) before publishing. How we work: https://skoop.news/how-we-work/ · Corrections: https://skoop.news/corrections/