Porzingis pays off trade

Golden State snapped a five‑game skid with a 125–117 win over Washington after the Kristaps Porzingis trade — the Warriors are now 33–35 and Porzingis’ early impact is flipping public perception of the deadline move report and analysis. The papers note his market value swung quickly as he delivered a “huge performance” and the trade’s critics have been forced to reassess the haul the Warriors gave up for him report.