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Warriors Reportedly Get Tempting Trade Option for Kristaps Porzingis’ $20M Contract but Turn It Down for One Reason

The Golden State Warriors may have one frontrunner to take Kristaps Porzingis’ $40 million contract off their hands. The only catch: the Warriors would have to compromise a key building block for their post-Curry future. The team is reportedly in…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 10:45 AM
Warriors Reportedly Get Tempting Trade Option for Kristaps Porzingis’ $20M Contract but Turn It Down for One Reason
Key Things to Know
  • The Warriors rejected a trade proposal sending Kristaps Porzingis to Milwaukee for Myles Turner over the Bucks' draft pick demands.
  • Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. reportedly refuses to include future draft capital or young guard Moses Moody in deals.
  • Kristaps Porzingis has stepped away from basketball indefinitely and is reportedly willing to accept a substantial buyout if traded.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Golden State Warriors reportedly rejected a trade proposal from the Milwaukee Bucks involving center Myles Turner and Kristaps Porzingis. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, Milwaukee expressed a willingness to swap Turner for Porzingis' expiring contract but demanded draft compensation from Golden State. Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. refused the proposal due to a strict organizational stance against sacrificing future draft picks or young assets like Moses Moody.

Porzingis stepped away from basketball indefinitely due to health reasons and is reportedly open to taking a significant buyout following a trade. Golden State views his salary as a valuable asset rather than a burden and is maintaining trade dialogue with multiple teams, including the Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans, while refusing to rush any mid-season moves.

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