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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 09: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics looks on prior to Game Two of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 09, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the Golden State Warriors will host the LA Clippers at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Warriors are coming off a 129-101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers (at home).
Kristaps Porzingis missed his fourth straight game.
Golden State Warriors Make Kristaps Porzingis Announcement
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. NOTE TO USER. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Before Monday’s game, the Warriors announced that Porzingis will remain out against the Clippers.
ESPN’s Anthony Slater wrote: “Kristaps Porzingis remains out tomorrow night for a fifth straight game with a general illness. Will Richard also out for the Warriors vs Clippers after spraining his ankle last night. Gary Payton II questionable.”
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)
Porzingis has only played in one game since getting traded (via the Atlanta Hawks).
In that game, the former All-Star put up 12 points, one rebound, one assist and one block while shooting 5/9 from the field and 2/5 from three-point range in 17 minutes of playing time.
Before his short stint with the Hawks, Porzingis had been coming off a two-year run with the Boston Celtics that saw him win a title (in 2024).
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 08: Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 08, 2025 in New York City. The Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 119-117 in overtime. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Warriors come into play as the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 31-29 record in 60 games.
They have won four out of their last ten games (and are 19-12 in 31 games at home).
Following the Clippers, the Warriors will play their next game on Thursday night when they visit the Houston Rockets in Texas.
Many fans will be eagerly waiting to see when Porzingis returns to action.
@CelticsForum wrote (on Sunday): “Kristaps Porziņģis is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2025-26 NBA season (this current season). The Celtics may be able to re-sign him on a cheap deal especially if he wants to come back and there’s a great chance he does. Low risk, high reward”
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)
On the other side of Monday’s showdown, the Clippers are the ninth seed in the Western Conference with a 28-31 record in 59 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games.
Following Golden State, the Clippers will play their next game on Wednesday night when they return home to host the Indiana Pacers in Los Angeles.