Golden State head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that veteran center Kristaps Porzingis will be at the Chase Center on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to meet with trainer Rick Celebrini and the performance staff, though his status for the season opener remains uncertain.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Wednesday that the team’s long‑absent big man Kristaps Porzingis will be at the Chase Center on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to meet with head trainer Rick Celebrini and the performance staff. Kerr said, “Yeah, he’ll be here tomorrow,” adding that the visit will help the medical team evaluate his condition (NBC Sports Bay Area, 2026‑10‑12).
Porzingis, who was acquired from the Atlanta Hawks at the 2026 trade deadline in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield, has been sidelined by a “mystery illness” that has kept him out indefinitely (Heavy.com, 2026‑10‑12). The 7‑foot‑3‑inch forward was slated to be the Warriors’ starting center for the 2026‑27 season, but his health has remained a question mark.
Kerr emphasized that the upcoming preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas, scheduled nine days from now, will be the first real test of Porzingis’ readiness. While the coach could not confirm whether the Latvian‑born star will suit up for that game, he noted that final decisions will be made after the Tuesday evaluation (NBC Sports Bay Area, 2026‑10‑12).
The Warriors have not disclosed further details about the nature of Porzingis’ health issue, and the organization’s medical staff continues to monitor his progress closely. As the preseason enters its third week, the team hopes the visit will bring clarity to a situation that has “been a surprise to everyone,” according to the franchise’s earlier statements (NBC Sports Bay Area, 2026‑10‑12).
Fans and analysts will be watching closely for any updates, as Porzingis’ return could significantly impact Golden State’s front‑court depth heading into the regular season.