The Golden State Warriors clearly need front-court reinforcements this summer. Steve Kerr’s rotation lacks genuine size, which has been a legitimate issue for multiple years. However, with Draymond Green in the final stages of his career, Kerr can’t rely on him to anchor the defense the way he did during his prime.
According to Jake Fischer, the Warriors “are always a team to monitor” regarding Bobby Portis. The former champion could help solve some of their front-court issues. Portis, 30, will be an unrestricted free agent this summer and could potentially change teams, especially if the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to get younger to re-tool around Giannis Antetokounmpo.
“Team executives expect Portis to have numerous potential landing spots in the midlevel market as well, although Milwaukee would like to bring back the 30-year-old forward, sources say,” Fischer reported via The SteinLine Newsletter. “Golden State has always been a team to monitor for Portis, who has a notable fan in head coach Steve Kerr from their shared days during the 2023 FIBA World Cup competition with USA Basketball.”
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Portis played in 49 games for the Bucks this season. He averaged 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists, shooting 46.6% from the field and 36.5% from 3-point range. He would significantly improve the Warriors front court while adding some much-needed size to the rotation.
However, should the Warriors find a way to acquire the former champion, the front office may still try to add a starting-caliber center. After all, Portis is better served as a power forward, which is where he’s spent roughly 80% of his minutes over the past three years.
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