Porzingis Warriors contract status: key facts
| Team | Golden State Warriors |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 |
| Contract | Two-year, $40 million extension signed summer 2026; only $3 million guaranteed in the second season |
| 2026-27 salary | $20 million, paid semimonthly — payments currently not being delivered |
| Official status | Changed from “general illness” to “not with team” (no longer an excused absence) |
| Does he dispute it? | No, per league sources cited by ESPN |
| Contract voided? | No current plans, team sources said |
| Trade deadline | February 11 |
| Warriors record since | Five straight wins after an 0-3 start (as of ESPN report) |
Source: ESPN, Nov. 4, 2026; Bleacher Report.
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Download PDF Download CSVWhy the Warriors stopped paying Porzingis
NBA teams can stop paying a player who is not rendering services under his contract. According to ESPN, the Warriors concluded that the absent center is not doing so and stopped his semimonthly payments on his $20 million salary. Porzingis is not disputing the decision, league sources said. ESPN noted a recent parallel: last season the Miami Heat withheld payments to Terry Rozier during a federal investigation while exploring trades with his contract.
Porzingis “not with team” explained: timeline
- Past two seasons: Porzingis dealt with an extended health issue; last season absences were listed as “general illness.”
- Summer 2026: Signed a two-year, $40 million extension with Golden State.
- Eve of training camp: Called GM Mike Dunleavy and stepped away from the team.
- Early October: Met with Dunleavy and lead medical decision-maker Rick Celebrini; the team issued a statement that he would be around. Per ESPN, it didn’t last.
- Since then: He left the facility and hasn’t returned; status changed to “not with team.”
- November 4, 2026: ESPN reports payments are being withheld; Porzingis is said to be leaning toward ending his NBA career.
What can happen next
ESPN reports the Warriors are actively exploring trades using his contract and want to keep that flexibility until the February 11 deadline. A rival team taking on his near-expiring salary could use the move to send out a longer-term contract and save money (and then clear the roster spot via buyout), or Golden State could pay with a draft asset — depending on what the Warriors attach. Nothing has been announced; this page will not speculate beyond what has been reported.
FAQ
Why did the Warriors stop paying Porzingis?
ESPN reported on Nov. 4, 2026 that the Warriors ruled he is not rendering services under his contract while absent from the team, so they stopped his semimonthly salary payments.
What does "not with team" mean for Porzingis?
The Warriors changed his status from general illness to not with team, a deliberate change meaning the absence is no longer described as excused.
What is the Porzingis Warriors contract status?
He is in a two-year, $40 million deal with a $20 million salary this season and only $3 million guaranteed next season. The team has no current plans to void it.
Is Porzingis retiring?
ESPN reports he is leaning toward ending his NBA career; no official retirement has been announced.
Can the Warriors trade Porzingis?
The team is exploring trades and wants flexibility through the Feb. 11 trade deadline, per ESPN.