The Golden State Warriors and center Kristaps Porzingis have reached an agreement on a two-year, $40 million contract extension, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, who was informed by Porzingis' agent, Jeff Schwartz.
The deal includes a player option for the second year, potentially allowing Porzingis to become a free agent after the 2027-2028 NBA season.
Porzingis joined the Warriors via a trade with the Atlanta Hawks during last year's NBA Trade Deadline. He appeared in just 32 games last season due to illness, an Achilles injury, and a right ankle injury. Celtics team doctors had previously diagnosed him with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, a condition affecting heart rate, dizziness, and fatigue.
When healthy enough to play, Porzingis averaged 16.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. He played 28 minutes in a late-season win against the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 20 points with five rebounds and five assists. However, in the Warriors' season-ending loss to the Phoenix Suns on April 17, Porzingis played only 15 minutes, seeing limited action in the second half.
Reports over the offseason have also linked the Warriors to potential moves for other prominent players, including LeBron James. In related team news, Draymond Green is reportedly declining his $27.7 million player option to enter free agency, a move that could provide the Warriors with additional financial flexibility.