Recent reporting from ESPN and The Athletic indicated that the Warriors haven’t engaged in any substantive talks with the Nets about Michael Porter Jr. Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area also hears Golden State has been “hesitant” to pursue Porter and suggests the team’s interest in the veteran forward has been overstated.
According to Johnson, if the Warriors do make a run at Porter, it would likely require a third team, as the Nets aren’t interested in Jonathan Kuminga.
However, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com has heard differently, citing sources who say the Warriors are not only interested in Porter but have “something brewing” in regard to the 27-year-old ahead of the February 5 trade deadline. As Afseth writes, Porter is having a career year in Brooklyn and scouts think he could help just about any team.
Here are a few more trade rumors from around the NBA:
- Both Johnson and Afseth confirm the Lakers are a team to watch for Kuminga, who demanded a trade on Thursday, the first day he was eligible to be moved. President of basketball operations Rob Pelinka likes Kuminga’s game, sources tell Johnson, and the Lakers think the 23-year-old would provide athleticism on the wing alongside Luka Doncic. Still, it’s unclear if the two Pacific Division rivals would make an in-season trade, Johnson notes.
- Although the Raptors have been described as a buyer heading into the deadline, Afseth’s sources refer to Toronto’s approach as being “opportunistic” in search of potential buy-low opportunities. That may be why the team has been linked to stars like Anthony Davis, Domantas Sabonis and Ja Morant, all of whom have dealt with significant health issues this season.
- Houston’s front office isn’t overreacting to the Rockets‘ recent struggles, writes Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. Team sources tell Iko the Rockets have discussed trade concepts with approximately half the teams in the league, but no deals are imminent and they aren’t aggressively searching for upgrades. Opposing teams have checked in on the availability of Tari Eason, Clint Capela and Dorian Finney-Smith, Iko adds.
- There was speculation that the Clippers might be a seller after a miserable start to the season, but now they’re considered a possible buyer after reeling off 11 wins in their past 13 games, per Afseth, with John Collins and Bogdan Bogdanovic viewed as potential trade candidates. Collins is on an expiring $26.6MM contract, while Bogdanovic earns $16MM this season with an identical team option for 2026/27.
First one here…..POSSIBLY.
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Warriors get: MPJ, Keon Ellis
Kings get: Kuminga, Moody, salary relief
Nets get: Kings first, Warriors first, Monk, DeRozan, and Hield. Possibly flip all three for worse money and more picks.
What did I say about the Lakers and Kuminga …. 😱
Someone needs to cut me chk ….. freak this.
Imo Porter fits Warrior offense. Fact is he is having a career yr at 27 yrs old. These are prime yrs lols.
He has size and is a smart player. His handle is tighter. He is more physical. Has upped his game.
I have also heard rumors about Trey Murphy. Who at 25 is also having a career yr. Chk this out ——
MPJ — 33.1 mins, 40% 3pt, 57% 2pt, 84% FT
26 pts, 3.3 ast,
Porter is signed thru 2026-27 at 40 mill per. He gives you that two year window……
TMJr — 36 mins, 39% 3pt, 62% 2pt, 90% FT
22.2 pts, 3.6 ast, 6.2 reb. 7.5 reb
Murphy is a better defender imo. He is younger and signed thru 2028-29 at under 30 mill.
You give up JK plus picks for two yrs. For MPJ
Or you give up JK plus picks for TMJr for 4 yrs
At 25 you can retool with Murphy. Or you go with more scoring with a guy with a chip on his shoulder. Personally I am not convinced Pelicans would trade Murphy. Porter might take two picks. Pels would do it for two picks. I think both fit the Warriors. Porter probably more hungry right NOW. But If I have to give up two picks. I go Murphy.