Recently, media reported that Latvian basketball player Kristaps Porzingis will not play for at least the next two weeks. The Latvian basketball star is set to undergo a thorough medical examination, after which updated information about his condition will be provided. According to lrytas.lt, the Atlanta Hawks club does not rule out that the player may not return to the court until the beginning of 2026, writes LA.LV.
As is known, at the end of last season, Porzingis' game was affected by postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), which manifested in heart rhythm disturbances.
According to representatives of the Cleveland Clinic, the illness diagnosed in Porzingis is a serious challenge and "causes various symptoms. For example, with a sudden change in body position, the patient's pulse quickens, dizziness occurs, and there is severe fatigue."
However, during the summer, he performed calmly at the European Basketball Championship, as doctors found ways to manage the illness, foreign media report.
Previously, Porzingis explained to reporters that his current condition is not related to previous health issues. In early December, he indicated that the illness he is suffering from now is not related to POTS. This may indicate the presence of other health problems, as the basketball player has not stepped onto the court since December 5, when he scored 25 points in a lost game against the Denver Nuggets (134:133).
This season, Porzingis has played only 13 games, averaging 19.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.
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