The Warriors are open for business, but they won’t rush into trading Kristaps Porziis.While the veteran center remains away from the team indefinitely with an illness, ESPN reported last week that Golden State has started exploring trade routes for the 7-foot-2 big man.
And while the Warriors likely are open to most moves that allow them to shed Porziis’ $20 million salary for the 2026-27 NBA season, they are willing to remain patient and let the market materialize, ESPN’s Anthony Slater reported in a story published Wednesday, citing league sources.
“Right now, the Warriors are showing a willingness to remain patient with the Porziis contract and let the market materialize, league sources said. If Porziis proves willing to give back a large chunk of money in a buyout, his expiring $20 million deal could become even more financially appealing for an eventual trade partner attempting to gain some financial benefit.”
Porziis, if healthy, would have been the Warriors’ starting center this season. Without him, Golden State has relied heavily on Draymond Green, Al Horford, Graham Ike and Charles...