Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis will miss Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a listed general illness, as coach Steve Kerr stated. Kerr initially suggested the diagnosis might be incorrect, specifically questioning reports Porzingis suffers from postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Kerr claimed he called Hawks GM Onsi Saleh, who allegedly confirmed it was 'not POTS' - a claim Porzingis has publicly battled for over a year.

Kerr walked back his comments on Saturday, admitting it was a 'stupid mistake' to discuss a diagnosis he's unqualified to assess, leaving medical matters to professionals. Porzingis' first season with the Warriors has been hampered by illness, limiting him to just 17 games in Atlanta and only one appearance so far this season.