Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis steps away from basketball over health issue

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis said he is stepping away from basketball to focus on his health. He announced it in a post on X on Friday, The Guardian reports.

Porziņģis, 31, did not say what the health issue is. The Guardian reports he did not make clear whether he will play again. It also describes his message as leaving the door open to a return after a long absence.

Fox News quotes him saying he is "not where I want to be" and cites his ongoing health struggles as the reason for the decision.

Fox News also reports that the Warriors have reportedly stopped paying his $20 million salary. The Guardian's report does not mention this. Neither outlet quotes the team on the matter.