The center has been away from the team with an undisclosed health issue, leaving his Opening Night availability uncertain.
Kristaps Porzingis is expected back at the Golden State Warriors practice facility on Tuesday, according to head coach Steve Kerr. The big man has been away from the team due to an undisclosed illness, and his status for the start of the regular season remains unresolved.
Kerr said Porzingis will meet with the Warriors' medical staff on Tuesday to determine the next step in his progression. Beyond that meeting, Kerr offered no further update, saying only that Porzingis will be in the building.
The uncertainty around Porzingis has left Golden State's Opening Night starting five up in the air. Kerr has already begun teasing how he might handle the lineup if Porzingis is not ready to go, a scenario the coaching staff is clearly preparing for given the lack of clarity on timing.
For now, the Warriors are waiting on word from their medical staff before settling on a plan. Porzingis' return to the facility Tuesday marks the first concrete step toward resolving the situation, even if it does not guarantee he will be ready for the season opener.