Warriors Withhold Porziņģis’ $20 Million Salary During Illness

The Warriors are withholding payments on Kristaps Porziņģis’ $20 million salary while he remains out indefinitely because of an illness. The team’s position is that he is not rendering services while unavailable to play.

Porziņģis, 31, has spoken openly about possibly retiring as he focuses on recovering his health. His future in the NBA remains uncertain.

Golden State can trade his contract before the February 11 deadline, and is continuing to look for potential deals without currently paying him. His contract is nearing its expiration, which could appeal to a team seeking to move salary, reduce costs or open a roster spot through a buyout.

A trade may be difficult to arrange given the salary involved and the possibility that Porziņģis could retire. It is unclear whether he will contest the Warriors’ decision to withhold his pay.