Kristaps Porziņģis, Warriors reportedly have ‘growing momentum' toward new deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
With the 2025-26 NBA season officially over, it’s time to shift gears to what is a pivotal offseason for general manager Mike Dunleavy and the Warriors.
One of the biggest offseason questions for Golden State is what the organization will do with center Kristaps Porziņģis. ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported Wednesday, citing team and league sources, that the two sides are progressing toward a contract resolution.
“The Warriors, team sources said, want to bring back Porziņģis but prefer it to be on a short-term deal at a reduced rate from the $30.7 million he played for last season,” Slater wrote. “There is growing momentum toward a deal to bring Porziņģis back, league sources said.”
Porziņģis was on an expiring $30.7 million contract and is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The 30-year-old originally signed a two-year, $60 million extension with the Boston Celtics in 2024, then was acquired by the Atlanta Hawks in July 2025 in a three-team trade.
Golden State acquired Porziņģis in an NBA trade deadline deal with the Hawks in exchange for forward Jonathan Kuminga and guard Buddy Hield in February.
In 15 games and 11 starts with the Warriors, Porziņģis averaged 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 blocks per game.
Keeping the 7-foot-2, 240-pound big man would make a lot of sense for a Golden State team that needs more length and size on its roster.
Porziņģis, with his ability to stretch the floor as a 3-point shooter, offers a unique skill set that makes him a solid fit alongside Warriors stars Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.
With momentum building toward a new deal between the two sides, and with Golden State’s front office expressing high interest in a reunion, it will come as a surprise if Porziņģis is not on the Warriors’ roster come next season.
