On Thursday night, the Golden State Warriors will be in Texas to play the Houston Rockets.
The Warriors are coming off a 114-101 loss to the LA Clippers at home.
Kristaps Porzingis missed his fifth straight game.
Golden State Warriors Get Kristaps Porzingis News
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 25: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts against the Washington Wizards during an Emirates NBA Cup game at Capital One Arena on November 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Before Thursday’s showdown with the Rockets, ESPN’s Anthony Slater announced an update on Porzingis.
The Warriors have not yet announced their injury report.
Slater wrote: “Kristaps Porzingis is making the trip with the Warriors to Houston today, I’m told. No word yet on his playing status for next three (at Rockets, at Thunder, at Jazz) but notable development after staying back last road trip. He’s missed last five games with general illness.”
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 04: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics reacts after being elbowed by Cody Martin #17 of the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at the TD Garden on April 04, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)
Kristaps Porzingis This Season
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 17: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics warms up before Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericksat TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
The 2018 NBA All-Star was traded to the Atlanta Hawks over the offseason.
In his short time with the Hawks, Porzingis had averages of 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 45.7% from the field and 36.0% from three-point range in 17 games.
He has appeared in just one game with Golden State, finishing with 12 points, one rebound, one assist and one block (in 17 minutes).
Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (added to Slater’s report): “Significant update for the Warriors and Kristaps Porzingis, who has not played in the last five games due to an illness. Porzingis traveling signals he will likely play at some point this week.”
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 05: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on December 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Golden State This Season
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on February 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Warriors have dealt with a lot of injuries this season.
After losing in the second round of the 2025 playoffs, they are currently the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 31-30 record in 61 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (and 12-17 on the road).
Following Houston, the Warriors will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
As for the Rockets, they are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 38-22 record in 60 games.
They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 20-7 at home).
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