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Warriors Want Kristaps Porzingis Back on a Shorter, Cheaper Deal
Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis is headed for unrestricted free agency, and the team wants him back at a reduced rate, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports. The 30-year-old arrived from Atlanta at February's deadline on a $30.7 million expiring deal, and Golden State holds his Bird rights but prefers a shorter, cheaper contract this time. In 15 games as a Warrior, Porzingis averaged 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks, giving Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler a floor-spacing big with rim-protection upside. The catch is availability. He played just 32 regular-season games last season and has dealt with recurring health issues in recent years. A healthy Porzingis remains a points, threes, and blocks source worth rostering, but his games-played history keeps him a draft-day gamble.
Source: Anthony Slater
Source: Anthony Slater
Warriors Hosting Yaxel Lendeborg for Workout
The Golden State Warriors will host pre-draft workouts for prospects Yaxel Lendeborg, Kylan Boswell, and Felix Okpara on Friday. The Warriors currently hold the 11th overall pick during the upcoming NBA Draft. All of these prospects seem to be legitimate options for the team at their current draft position. While these are older prospects, they could potentially make an impact right away in Golden State. Draymond Green isn't getting any younger, so Lendeborg could be a good option for a team like Golden State. This past season, Lendeborg averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 30.2 minutes per game in 40 contests at Michigan. He could be a fit for the Warriors, assuming Lendeborg is still on the draft at that point.
Source: Mark Medina
Source: Mark Medina
Draymond Green Set to Stay With Warriors
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green is expected to remain with the team in 2026-27. His name popped up in trade rumors during the season, but the Warriors seem ready to move forward with their core group. Head coach Steve Kerr has just signed a new two-year contract, and there are reportedly extension talks planned with Stephen Curry. Green holds a $27.6 million player option for 2026-27. Even at 36, Green has remained an effective player, providing a little bit of everything. This season, he averaged 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 0.9 steals in 27.5 minutes per game.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
