Warriors’ Al Horford Shares Personal Kristaps Porzingis Update
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Warriors’ Al Horford Shares Personal Kristaps Porzingis Update
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Al Horford #20 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Getty
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Al Horford of the Golden State Warriors during an NBA play-in game. Getty
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Kristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Getty
Kristaps Porzingis of the Golden State Warriors reacts during an NBA game. Getty
It's the third week of the NBA season, and Kristaps Porzingis continues to be away with the Golden State Warriors.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater, the Warriors are reportedly withholding payments to Porzingis for not rendering his services.
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Porzingis initially signed a two-year, $40 million contract to stay with the Warriors last summer. However, he failed to report for training camp and has been absent since a brief meeting with the front office and medical team before the start of the season.
Al Horford on Kristaps Porzingis
GettyAl Horford #20 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Speaking to reporters after Wednesday's practice, Golden State Warriors big manAl Horfordshared a personal update on Kristaps Porzingis.
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They are in communication via text, but Horford won't be providing any insight on what's happening out of respect for his teammate, as reported byJoseph Dycus of The Mercury News.
"Al Horford says he's been able to text Kristaps Porzingis, but that he has to 'respect what's going on and wait for him to say what he has to say,'" Dycustweeted.
Horford and Porzingis were teammates with theBoston Celticsfor two seasons. They won a title together in 2024.
GettyKristaps Porzingis #7 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
In aseparate articleby Dycus, Horford further explained that he supports Porzingis amid his current ordeal and wishes nothing but the best for the 31-year-old star.
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"I've been able to touch base with him a little bit, not very much, some texts here or there," Horford, who played with Porzingis in Boston, said. "That's really it. It's been a few weeks now."
Citing sources close to Porzingis and the NBPA, Dycus reported that the union is not planning to challenge the Warriors' decision to withhold the player's salary for not rendering his services.
Despite not making payments, Porzingis' salary for the 2026-27 season will continue to count against the Warriors' salary cap.
Golden State's Plan for Kristaps Porzingis
GettyKristaps Porzingis #7 andDe'Anthony Melton#8 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate in the first quarter against theWashington Wizardsat Capital One Arena on March 16, 2026 in Washington, DC.
