Kristaps Porzingis Injury Status Update for April 8th, 2026
Kristaps Porzingis of the Warriors has been ruled out and will not play today. Kristaps was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 33rd game Kristaps has missed this season.
Kristaps Porzingis Season Averages
Kristaps's absence leaves a significant hole in the Warriors rotation. Across 30 games this season, he's averaging 17.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game while playing 24.0 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.0 | 17.0 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 12.3 |
Warriors Performance With & Without Kristaps Porzingis
The numbers tell a clear story about Kristaps's value to the Warriors. With Kristaps in the lineup this season, the team is 4-9. Without him, they've gone 32-33. The Warriors's net rating is 7.3 points better per 100 possessions when Kristaps plays, which is a substantial gap. Offensively, the team scores at a significantly higher rate with him on the floor (111.3 vs 114.2 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 4-9 | 32-33 | — |
| Off Rating | 111.3 | 114.2 | +2.9 |
| Def Rating | 117.7 | 113.3 | -4.4 |
| Net Rating | -6.3 | 0.9 | +7.3 |
| PPG | 113.1 | 115.0 | +1.9 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Kristaps Porzingis?
When Kristaps sits, other Warriors players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Seth Curry and Quinten Post stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Kristaps has been out this season, Seth Curry has averaged 9.8 more points per game, 4.3 additional field goal attempts and 6.4 extra minutes.
PPG: +9.8 | FGA: +4.3 | MPG: +6.4
When Kristaps has been out this season, Quinten Post has averaged 3.7 additional field goal attempts and 5.3 extra minutes.
FGA: +3.7 | MPG: +5.3
Kristaps Porzingis Betting Trends
For bettors, Kristaps's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Warriors's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Kristaps has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Porzingis) Will Richard 3PM UNDER: 22-6 (+12.6u, 1.4 / -136 avg. line) Draymond Green STL UNDER: 22-14 (+10.2u, 0.9 / +111 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Kristaps Porzingis's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Lakers @ Warriors - April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic (Out) LeBron James (Out) Marcus Smart (Out) Austin Reaves (Out) Golden State Warriors: Jimmy Butler (Out) Kristaps Porzingis (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Kristaps's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Warriors.