Warriors ponder replacing injury-riddled Kristaps Porzingis with standout big men

The Golden State Warriors are considering adding a centre as they look to address a perceived weakness early in the NBA season. Possible targets named by NBA insider Brett Siegel are Wendell Carter Jr. and Naz Reid, although no deal has been reported.

The search follows uncertainty over Kristaps Porzingis, whom Golden State acquired last season and extended for two years and $40 million. He has been out indefinitely with an unexplained illness, and the team is reportedly not paying him while he is unable to play. Carter is due to earn $18.1 million this season; Reid’s contract is worth $125 million over five years.