Overview
- Porzingis was ruled out against the Lakers for a fourth consecutive game with what the team lists as a general illness.
- Before the game, Kerr called it a “stupid mistake” to discuss diagnoses and said the team will keep monitoring Porzingis.
- The apology followed his radio claim that Hawks GM Onsi Saleh told him Porzingis did not have POTS, which conflicted with prior reporting.
- Porzingis previously told The Athletic he was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and has struggled with fatigue and illness.
- Since being acquired from Atlanta for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield, Porzingis has played one of eight possible games, and his status for Monday against the Clippers is uncertain.