The Golden State Warriors need some new additions to their roster, and one Milwaukee Bucks is their perfect solution.
The Golden State Warriors have a strong foundation they can build since the Jimmy Butler trade in February worked better than anyone expected.
In a very short time they play together, Stephen Curry fully embraces Jimmy Butler and even trusts him to take the final shot in a close game.
But you can’t do curry, butler, or Draymond Green alone. Their team needs some reinforcementsespecially since they expect some exits.
Forward Jonathan Kuminga is virtually guaranteed to leave the Warriors this offseason. and Lack of size and depth at power forward positionThe Warriors can target Milwaukee Bucks stars looking for a new adventure.
Milwaukee Bucks Forward Bobby Portis is one of the big free agents to watch this offseason. Portis has a $13.4 million player option, and he’s likely to refusebecause he can make more money on another team.
NBA Insider Jake Fisher I’m reporting that Portis is an option the Golden State Warriors are considering. His time playing under Steve Kerr at the 2023 FIBA World Cup was very positive.
“Team executives hope Portis has many potential landing sites in the mid-level market Similarly, Milwaukee wants to move her 30-year-old forward, sources say. ”
“The Golden State was a team that always looked after Portis. Prominent fans of head coach Steve Kerr from the shared day during the 2023 FIBA World Cup Competition with USA Basketball. ”
The Warriors lacked serious size in their frontcourts, with Kevon Rooney, Trayse Jackson Davis and Draymond Green being the only pieces in the power forward and center spot.
If they could land Portis, The Warriors acquire experienced players at the height of his career Someone who can play at high levels at both ends of the court.
The Golden State Warriors fell smaller after Jimmy Butler’s trade, but they were defensively superior.
in fact, After the February 6 trade deadline, the Warriors made their best defense in the NBAthe rating is 111.0.
This amazing defense took over in the playoffs They ended their postseason campaign with a defensive rating of 112.9ranked 7th among all playoff teams.
Adding portis to the lineup will only make your warrior better. Here are the statistics for Portis from the past two seasons. He not only offers them strong points, but also has great defenses.especially on the rims.
| Statistics Categories | 2023-24 average | 2024-25 average |
| Points for each game | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Rebounds per game | 7.4 | 8.4 |
| Assistance for each game | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| Steel for each game | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Blocks per game | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Field goal rate | 50.8% | 46.6% |
| 3 points rate | 40.7% | 36.5% |
| Free throw rate | 79.0% | 83.6% |
| Defense evaluation | 113.1 | 110.5 |
His numbers improved in many categories last season. He averages over one block per game, but at 6’10 He still blocks one shot on average in two games.
Needless to say, his shot blocking numbers look great while playing with two RIM protection experts like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez.
With the Warriors, as the team’s biggest player (except for other signatures), Portis has the opportunity to repel more shots while defending.
Adding this to his strong score, Portis becomes a missed free agent that the Golden State Warriors can’t go all out to get.