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Warriors have reportedly stopped paying Kristaps Porzingis’ $20 million salary amid mystery illness saga
The Golden State Warriors have reportedly stopped making Kristaps Porzingis’s scheduled salary payments, saying he is not currently providing services to the team. The situation follows his absence from the court this season and raises questions about how his ongoing health problems affect his employment and pay.
The 31-year-old stepped away before training camp and is reportedly experiencing recurring symptoms associated with POTS, which can include dizziness and fatigue. He is not disputing the missed payments, and the players’ union does not plan to challenge them. The Warriors gave him a two-year, $40 million extension this offseason, despite his playing only 74 games across the previous two seasons; his current salary is $20 million.
In short
- Warriors reportedly stopped Porzingis’s salary payments.
- He has not played this season amid recurring health symptoms.
- Neither Porzingis nor the players’ union plans to dispute the payments.
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The case for
The Warriors can argue that salary is tied to providing the services in a player’s contract, and that withholding pay during an extended absence is permitted under the relevant terms. With a substantial commitment made despite Porzingis’s recent limited availability, the team also has a legitimate interest in applying those terms consistently and managing its roster and finances.
The case against
Porzingis can be viewed as unable to play because of a recurring health condition rather than choosing to withhold his services, making lost pay a harsh consequence of illness. A guaranteed contract and the team’s recent extension may support the expectation of continued financial security while he addresses his health, especially when the symptoms are beyond his control.
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