Head coach Steve Kerr said that Porzingis (Achilles) practiced Tuesday and will participate in a scrimmage Wednesday before the Warriors determine his status for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Porzingis was traded from Atlanta to Golden State on Feb. 4 but hasn't played since Jan. 7 due to a lingering left Achilles injury. The Warriors are expected to provide another update on the veteran big man's status after Wednesday's scrimmage, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Thursday's contest.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Out through All-Star break
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The Warriors plan to have Porzingis (Achilles) wait until after the All-Star break to make his team debut, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Porzingis has joined the Warriors after being traded from Atlanta, but the veteran big man has been dealing with an illness and an Achilles injury of late. Golden State will give Porzingis some additional time to recover before making his Warriors debut, holding him out until at least Feb. 19, when the team plays their first game after the All-Star break. With Porzingis sidelined, Draymond Green, Al Horford and Quinten Post should see plenty of minutes in the frontcourt.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Won't make Warriors debut Saturday
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Porzingis (Achilles/recently traded) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Porzingis was acquired by the Warriors on Wednesday from the Hawks in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield. Porzingis has been sidelined for a number of games this season due to an illness, but he's been listed on the injury report with left Achilles tendon injury management. The veteran center's next chance to suit up is Monday against the Grizzlies.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Unlikely to debut Saturday
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Porzingis (illness/recently traded) will join the Warriors in Los Angeles on Friday but is unlikely to play against the Lakers on Saturday, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Porzingis was acquired by the Warriors on Wednesday in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield. Porzingis is not available for Thursday's game against the Suns, and assuming he's ruled out Saturday, his next chance to make his Warriors debut is Monday against the Grizzlies. The veteran big man has been recovering from an illness and has not appeared in a game since Jan. 7.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Traded to Golden State
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The Hawks traded Porzingis (illness) to the Warriors on Wednesday in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Porzingis was dealt from Boston to Atlanta over the offseason, but the veteran big man has played in just 17 of Atlanta's 52 games this season due to a variety of injuries and illnesses. Porzingis will get a fresh start with Golden State, a team that just lost Jimmy Butler (knee) for the season. Porzingis missed 13 straight games before the trade, 12 due to left Achilles tendinitis and one due to illness. Once healthy and settled in, Porzingis will likely serve as the Warriors' starting center, slotting in alongside Draymond Green in the frontcourt. Porzingis is all but guaranteed to be unavailable for Thursday's game against Phoenix, which means his GS debut could come Saturday against the Lakers.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Tabbed questionable
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Porzingis (illness) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against Utah.
Porzingis was scratched from Tuesday's game because of an illness, and the ailment could prevent him from suiting up Thursday. Before Tuesday, Porzingis had missed 12 consecutive games due to left Achilles tendinitis. Even if available Thursday, Porzingis would likely have his minutes monitored.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Late scratch with illness
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Porzingis (illness) is out for Tuesday's game against Miami, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
The Hawks had cleared Porzingis to return from a three-week absence due to left Achilles tendinitis earlier Tuesday, but now the star big man is battling an illness. His next chance to play comes Thursday against Utah. With Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) ruled out, Mouhamed Gueye is worth streaming in most fantasy leagues and Christian Koloko in deeper formats.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Upgraded to available
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Porzingis (Achilles) is available for Tuesday's game against Miami.
Porzingis is ready to return from a three-week absence with left Achilles tendinitis. Given the lengthy stay on the sidelines, the star big man is likely to face a minutes restriction Tuesday. Porzingis has averaged 13.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.2 three-pointers in 19.4 minutes per game over his last five appearances.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable for Tuesday
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Porzingis (Achilles) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Miami, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Porzingis has missed the past 12 games due to left Achilles tendonitis, and while a questionable tag doesn't guarantee he'll play, it does signal progress toward a return. If Porzingis remains sidelined Tuesday, Mouhamed Gueye and Christian Koloko will be tasked with holding things down at center with Onyeka Okongwu (mouth) already ruled out.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Out another week
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The Hawks announced Monday that Porzingis (Achilles) has resumed participating in basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week.
Porzingis will be sidelined for a ninth consecutive game Monday versus the Pacers and looks poised to miss at least a few more contests beyond that, but if he continues to progress as anticipated in his recovery from left Achilles tendinitis, he could be ready to play by early February. In Porzingis' continued absence, the Hawks should have rotation spots available for both Mouhamed Gueye and Christian Koloko as reserve big men behind starters Onyeka Okongwu and Jalen Johnson.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Out for Monday
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Porzingis (Achilles) is out for Monday's game against the Pacers, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Porzingis will miss a ninth straight game due to left Achilles tendinitis. Chouinard reported Jan. 19 that Porzingis was set to be re-evaluated in one week, so the big man will likely have a clearer timetable for return in the coming days. His next opportunity to suit up comes Wednesday against the Celtics.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Out another week
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The Hawks announced Monday that Porzingis (Achilles) will be re-evaluated in one week, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Porzingis, who has missed the last five games due to left Achilles tendinitis, is progressing in his recovery. This update means he will miss at least three more games, and it sounds like he will be re-evaluated prior to Jan. 26 against the Pacers. With Porzingis' name in the rumor mill, the team may proceed with caution.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Not playing Monday
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Porzingis (Achilles) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Porzingis will miss a sixth consecutive game while recovering from left Achilles tendinitis. His next chance to play is Wednesday against the Grizzlies, though there doesn't appear to be a clear timeline of return for the veteran big man. Mouhamed Gueye will continue to serve as the Hawks' backup center behind Onyeka Okongwu for as long as Porzingis is sidelined.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Ruled out for Saturday
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Porzingis won't play in Saturday's game against Boston due to left Achilles tendinitis, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Porzingis is out for a fifth consecutive contest and holds no definitive timeline for a return. Onyeka Okongwu should continue to dominate the center minutes Saturday, with Mouhamed Gueye helping pick up the slack left behind by Porzingis' absence.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Out again Thursday
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Porzingis (Achilles) will remain on the inactive list for Thursday's game in Portland.
Thursday will mark Porzingis' fourth consecutive game on the sidelines due to tendinitis in his left Achilles, and the lack of updates from the Hawks on Porzingis is concerning. For now, he should be considered doubtful for Saturday's game against the Celtics. With Mouhamed Gueye (ankle) being listed as questionable for Thursday, Onyeka Okongwu could be forced into heavy minutes.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Porzingis (Achilles) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Porzingis will miss his third consecutive game due to left Achilles tendinitis, and his next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Portland. With the veteran big man sidelined, Mouhamed Gueye and Asa Newell (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable, are candidates for increased playing time.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Ruled out Sunday
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Porzingis (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Porzingis will miss his second consecutive contest due to left Achilles tendinitis. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Lakers. With the veteran center unavailable, Asa Newell and Mouhamed Gueye are candidates for increased minutes off the bench.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable to play Sunday
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Porzingis (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Porzingis missed Friday's blowout win over the Nuggets due to left Achilles tendinitis after playing two games in a row on Jan. 5 and Jan. 7. He'll likely be a game-time call for this matchup, but even if he's cleared, it wouldn't be surprising if he's available off the bench in a limited capacity. He's played off the bench in each of his five appearances since the beginning of December, averaging 13.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 blocks per game in that span.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Not playing Friday
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Porzingis (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Porzingis was a late addition to Friday's injury report due to left Achilles tendinitis, and the injury will prevent him from playing in Friday's contest. Mouhamed Gueye is in line for more minutes off the bench in Porzingis' absence. His next opportunity to play is Sunday against the Warriors.
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Hawks' Kristaps Porzingis: Late addition to injury report
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Porzingis is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets due to left Achilles tendinitis.
Porzingis is a late addition to the injury report Friday, which tends to be an ominous sign. The star big man has come off the bench in four consecutive games, and his possible absence would open up more playing time for Mouhamed Gueye in the frontcourt rotation.
