Warriors reportedly withholding payments on Kristaps Porzingis' $20M salary for not 'rendering services'

"Hello people, I'm working with doctors and experts to figure out how to be fully back to good health asap," the one-time All-Star and one-time champion wrote on Oct. 14. "Honestly, I'm getting better and better. 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'll get through it.

"Health is wealth. Thank you for all the support."  

Porzingis, who's in the first year of a two-year, $40M contract, hasn't been making his recovery at the team facility regularly. That reportedly frustrated the Warriors, who want to oversee it. That led Golden State to recently change his status to "not with team," increasing the chances he never plays for the Western Conference squad again. 

The Warriors continue exploring possible trade paths before the Feb. 11 deadline. Charania noted, "Absorbing Porzingis' near-expiring deal would allow a rival team to move salary out, save money, and clear a roster spot via a buyout." 

Porzingis, however, shouldn't generate much trade interest. Teams don't want to trade for someone who may soon retire. Regardless, it seems only a matter of time before the 7-foot-2 center no longer offers his services to the Warriors.