The Milwaukee Bucks have already been approached by the Golden State Warriors about a Kristaps Porzingis deal, but that door is apparently still shut for now. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Nick Friedell, Milwaukee has no interest at the moment. If Golden State sweetens the proposal with draft capital, though, that stance could be tested.
That matters because Porzingis is not just any trade chip. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the star big man could retire altogether as he deals with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, which gives Golden State a strong reason to move him if that possibility hangs over his future. From the Bucks’ side, a deal only gets more intriguing if veteran center Myles Turner is part of the conversation.
Turner would give the Warriors exactly what they need. Even after a down year, he remains productive and just turned 30.
He would fit cleanly next to Stephen Curry, stretching the floor on offense and protecting the rim on the other end. For a team trying to squeeze every last bit out of Curry’s prime, that kind of swap makes plenty of basketball sense.
But Milwaukee would not be helping Golden State out of charity. The Bucks are trying to build something for the post-Giannis Antetokounmpo era, and that means chasing draft assets whenever possible. If the Warriors are serious about making a move, they likely need to include a first-round pick at minimum to get Milwaukee to the table.
The wrinkle is that Turner seems to matter a lot to the Bucks themselves. While The Athletic’s report did not name him directly, it does not seem likely Golden State was calling about another center. Milwaukee appears to want to keep Turner, even though he is one of the older players on a young roster.
That reluctance makes sense in some ways. Turner’s leadership has already shown up before the season, including when he helped organize a team-bonding trip to Texas. He can be a steady presence every night, and he could also help Kel’el Ware grow.
Still, Milwaukee has to weigh the bigger picture. A future draft pick from the Warriors could become awfully tempting, especially with Golden State looking ahead to a post-Stephen Curry future.
Moving Turner and taking on Porzingis, who is on what is basically an expiring contract, would not be a simple decision. For now, though, the Bucks are saying no.
If the Warriors want to change that, they may need to put something eye-catching on the table.
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