Warriors Explore $20 Million Porziņģis Trades as 31-Year-Old Weighs Retirement
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 21
Warriors Explore $20 Million Porziņģis Trades as 31-Year-Old Weighs Retirement
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 21
Summary
$20 million center Kristaps Porziņģis has become a trade target for his own team, with Golden State canvassing options before Wednesday's opener against the Lakers.
POTS-related uncertainty is driving the push: ESPN reported the 31-year-old is considering retirement, and the Warriors said they do not expect him around the team in the immediate future.
Milwaukee is among teams Golden State contacted, though the Bucks are not believed interested, underscoring how limited the Warriors' early market may be.
Porziņģis signed a two-year, $40 million extension last summer after averaging 16.1 points in 17 games, but only $3 million of next season's salary is guaranteed, making his contract easier to move.
The search for a solution adds to Golden State's opening-night strain, with Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody also sidelined as scrutiny rises on the club's roster bets.