Warriors star Kristaps Porzingis addresses ‘internet doctors’ amid health absence: ‘I don’t have HIV or AIDS’
Kristaps Porzingis appreciates the support from NBA fans, as the Golden State Warriors big man is out indefinitely due to an undisclosed health matter.
However, he took time to call out trolls on social media who have tried to speculate that he has contracted HIV or AIDS.
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Porzingis has not been with the Warriors throughout training camp, and with the regular season beginning next week, many are wondering what exactly the veteran is dealing with that remains such a mystery.
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Kristaps Porzingis of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026, in Phoenix, Ariz. (Getty Images)
While he didn’t disclose what he was going through, Porzingis took time to address the matter of his absence on social media.
“Hello people, I’m working with doctors and experts to figure out how to be fully back to good health asap. Honestly, I’m getting better and better,” he wrote on X. “I just have to stay patient, and I believe I’ll be feeling great again soon.
“It has definitely been frustrating dealing with some health stuff that you can’t exactly pinpoint, on top of injuries throughout my career, so it has added up for sure, but we will get through it.
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“Health is wealth. Thank you for all the support.”
After sharing that message, Porzingis made sure to add that the “internet doctors” could calm down.
“I appreciate all the internet doctors trying to diagnose and help, but I’m in the best hands,” he wrote. “So everyone can relax now and I don’t have HIV or AIDS.”
Kristaps Porzingis of the Golden State Warriors looks on during a game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2026, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. (NBAE)
Porzingis signed a $40 million extension with the Warriors this offseason, and Golden State was aware that he was dealing with a health matter. Only $3 million of the $20 million he is owed for this upcoming season is guaranteed.
It was two seasons ago when Porzingis had an upper respiratory virus during his time with the Boston Celtics, and he has alluded to that having a lingering effect on his ability to consistently be on the court.
Last season, Porzingis only played 34 games with the Atlanta Hawks and Warriors.
He has been in contact with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, who is returning this season despite speculation that he might move on given his contract situation, and Rick Celebrini, the Warriors’ director of sports medicine and performance.
Kristaps Porzingis of the Golden State Warriors walks on the court during the first half of an NBA game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., on April 12, 2026. (Getty Images)
Until Porzingis wants to discuss what he’s actually dealing with, the speculation will continue. But he’s trying to quiet some of the noise as he continues working to get back with the Warriors.
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