Kristaps Porziņģis Steps Away from Basketball Due to Health Issue

Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis announced he is stepping away from basketball to address postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), an autoimmune disorder. Porziņģis signed a two-year, $40 million extension this summer after averaging 16.1 points and 5.3 rebounds in 15 games last season. The move follows reports that Golden State considered his absence unexcused and was withholding payment.