Kristaps Porzingis is speaking out this week amid his latest mystery health battle.
The Golden State Warriors big man Porzingis took to his X page on Wednesday to set the record straight about his illness. Porzingis called his health situation “frustrating” but said that he was making good progress and was working with doctors and experts to figure out exactly how to get back to full health.
Additonally, Porzingis disputed a notable Internet theory about his illness. Porzingis said that he did not have HIV or AIDS and poked fun at the “Internet doctors” who were trying to diagnose him.
I appreciate all the internet doctors trying to diagnose and help, but I’m in the best hands. So everyone can relax now and I don’t have hiv or aids.
— Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) October 14, 2026
The former All-Star Porzingis, 31, has been battling an illness since at least 2024 (dating back to his time with the Boston Celtics). Porzingis was eventually revealed to have been diagnosed with “POTS” (postural tachycardia syndrome), which can cause extreme fatigue, dizziness, and heart palpitations when standing up.
At 7-foot-2, Porzingis has only managed to play in 74 total games over the last two NBA seasons combined. But the Warriors, who acquired Porzingis in a Feb. 2026, apparently felt good enough about Porzingis’ health that they gave him a two-year, $40 million contract extension earlier this offseason.
However, the concerning news then emerged last month that Porzingis was dealing with a health issue again and was considered to be out indefinitely. While Porzingis’ post to X this week still did not specify what exactly he is battling, the former NBA champion is at least putting to rest some of the prominent concerns about his illness.
