Green says Warriors have moved on during Porziņģis absence

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said the team has shifted its focus to available players while Kristaps Porziņģis is away, saying players are not waiting for his return. Porziņģis has announced he is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health, leaving his return timetable uncertain. Green made the remarks in an interview with Sam Amick, describing a “next man up” approach to the center’s absence. He said teammates recognize Porziņģis could help the team but are concentrating on those currently available. Green also said players had been told to focus on games while the front office handled the situation. In discussing the opportunities for Charles Bassey and Graham Ike, Green said teammates should support them as they try to contribute, adding that the team could not “sit and worry about spoiled milk.” The phrase drew criticism because it came as Porziņģis was dealing with health issues. The reporting does not establish Green’s intent, and his comments also emphasized supporting replacement players rather than blaming Porziņģis. Porziņģis has not played for the Warriors this season and has been away from the team. He said he was stepping away from...