Warriors
Kristaps Porzingis is at a crossroads with the Warriors as he approaches a pivotal offseason. With the option to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, both Porzingis and the Warriors are carefully considering their next steps. The big man has been weighing his future while the team evaluates his fit within the roster.
Porzingis has been full of praise for Rick Celebrini, the Warriors’ performance director. “Rick’s amazing,” Porzingis shared.
“Rick is the GOAT, man. Really.
I’m very happy with these guys, and I’m sure they will keep me on the same path.”
Health has always been a crucial factor for Porzingis, but things are looking up. He’s managed to play in seven of the last nine games and is optimistic about handling back-to-backs soon.
“I think it’s a conversation,” he mentioned. “Maybe.
Doing pretty good and recovering well. … The better I feel, the better I start to look.”
Porzingis also expressed excitement about the opportunity to play alongside Stephen Curry, even though Curry is currently sidelined.
76ers
For the Sixers, Kelly Oubre Jr. is set to make his return on Saturday after an eight-game absence due to a left elbow sprain. This development brings Philadelphia closer to being at full strength.
With Paul George and Joel Embiid back in action, Tyrese Maxey remains the last major piece missing. However, he is expected to be reevaluated soon. Coach Nick Nurse noted that Maxey has been “a lot more involved” lately and has kept up his conditioning, suggesting his return might not require much ramp-up time.
Jazz
Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Jazz is making steady progress following a procedure on his left knee.