Kristaps Porziņģis addresses health rumors and status

Golden State Warriors basketball player Kristaps Porziņģis has addressed ongoing speculation regarding his health. After missing the team's training camp in Hawaii and preseason games due to unspecified health issues, Porziņģis used social media to clarify his condition.

In a post on X, Porziņģis stated that he is working with doctors and experts to return to full health and noted that he is feeling better. He specifically addressed and dismissed rumors regarding his diagnosis, stating, “I don’t have HIV or AIDS.” He attributed his current situation to a combination of difficult-to-pinpoint health issues and accumulated injuries from his career.

The Warriors organization confirmed that Porziņģis has met with team management at the club's training facility but did not provide a specific timeline for his return to practice or games. The team stated they will provide updates when the appropriate time arises.