According to a report from USA TODAY Sports, the Golden State Warriors are withholding payments to center Kristaps Porzingis, who is on a $20 million salary. The report, authored by Scooby Axson, was published on November 4, 2026.
Details regarding the reason for the withheld payments or the specific amount involved were not immediately disclosed in the initial report. Porzingis, a 7-foot-3 Latvian center, joined the Warriors organization ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.
The situation marks an unusual development for the franchise and the player, whose contract carries significant financial implications for both parties. Further details are expected as the story develops.
