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.
I don’t think Sac would make that deal, Kuminga has lost too much value this season
Kuminga value is the same it’s always been. Nothing has changed. Super talented player on a team whose style doesn’t match. Kuminga is going to be good somewhere else.
That’s not how it works menace. No one is paying last years price for the stats he has this year. Golden state has even less leverage now too
I dont think the Kings have any interest in giving up frp’s.
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.
MPJ has those 7.5 reb. Not Murphy ….. oops
Warriors get: Giannis, Thanasis
Bucks get: Sabonis, Monk, 2FRP, 2 pick swaps
Pistons get: Draymond
Kings get: Tobias Harris, Kuminga, Hield, 1 FRP, 1 2RP
You are all welcome :)
Warriors needs a center…
A story like this is what is SO frustrating about the state of journalism in the modern world. In the same story…
“…suggests the team’s interest in the veteran forward has been overstated.”
and also
“…sources who say the Warriors are not only interested in Porter but have “something brewing…”
No gripe with Hoopsrumors – both are rumors and properly stated and reported on. It must be as frustrating for them, probably more, as it is to me. Still, you can’t get much more diametrically opposite than the two statements. Fortunately(ish), this is only entertainment and if or where to a basketball player gets traded is ultimately unimportant. It’s the same thing in the “real world,” though, where misinformation and outright lies can and has caused serious damage.
I’m old enough to remember when journalism was considered an honorable profession, making it all the more discouraging.
The media pushes these rumors because there is not much else to talk about. The Nets are not after Kuminga so unless a 3rd teams comes in it will not happen. GSW is not crazy for MPJ so Nets are not getting 2 1st round picks they want.
Rumors make the NBA world go round. Especially at TD. We know what teams need. Or if they are trying to dump salary. There are always surprises. Which is good for all. Warriors have one major left. To help get this team to a better place now. That’s using Kuminga.
Their stars are at the end of playoff competition. In their career. So its now or never for them. No point in keeping JK past TD.
Warriors should trade him if they can get value out of a trade like a usable bench player. If it means taking back a bad contract just release him after TD.
You don’t give him away. Imo there is value out there. Kuminga can still be a future starter in this L.
Nets definitely do it for two picks. Would Warriors??
Closer to TD you will see offers.
I would not do it for 2 picks. If Mavs want Kuminga I would do Kuminga and the 2026 pick from gafford.
Now you want a big …. not tor free.
Wow. Porter really has a 30% usage? Smart move to get those numbers jacked up for trade value.
Kuminga+Filler+2026 1st
for
Reeves+Kleber
Lakers are not trading Reeves
Rockets should really consider trading all 3 of them. Eason is inconsistent, Capela was a waste of money as a 3rd string center and DFS looks horrible and isn’t needed. Don’t break up the core but find a veteran PG who can stabilize the team so it’s not point guard Sengun or Durant. The offensive resembles the iso Harden days
If Lakers get Kuminga it guarantees teams score 120+ a night against them and they bouncy in round 1 or play in. Congrats Pelinka.
Lakers would flip Kuminga but all they offered the warriors is their bad players.
Raps should get Sabonis.
link to nytimes.com
If you know Porter in Denver. You should know his story. He was considered the top talent in HS. Then had back surgery in college. Nuggets still took him early. Then invested in him by extending him. Unfortunately he never lived up to those expectations in Denver. ……
“ Elite Skillset: Scouts praised him as a smooth, 6’10” wing with a clean, elite jump shot, great athleticism, and high-level scoring ability from all three levels.”
Porter has leveled up in Bklyn. Maybe he has healed as well as it can. And he has come to terms with it. His skill set is better than its ever been. His handle is much better. At 27 he could be finding his comfort zone. NBA players peak yrs are after 26. If you believe he is becoming what all scouts thought he could be. Then the Warriors should think long and hard about paying the price for him …..
its possible to put a 3 team trade together with filler and some draft picks
the Warriors get MPJ
Lakers get Mann and Claxton
Nets get Kuminga+Reeves+picks+filler