Warriors, 76ers and Pacers pursue Kristaps Porzingis in free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:54 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Indiana Pacers are expected to compete for center Kristaps Porzingis as the NBA free agency begins. Porzingis, who played only 15 games for the Warriors last season, is sought after for his rim protection and offensive skills when healthy. While the Warriors are aiming to re-sign Porzingis, the 76ers could benefit from his ability to complement Joel Embiid, and the Pacers may pair him with Pascal Siakam. Both Philadelphia and Indiana will need to navigate salary cap constraints, potentially relying on their mid-level exception, which could benefit the Warriors in negotiations. The situation regarding Porzingis could evolve as free agency starts on July 1, 2026.
- •Kristaps Porzingis showed promise but struggled with injuries last season.
- •The Warriors are in talks to re-sign Porzingis ahead of free agency.
- •Philadelphia seeks Porzingis to pair with Joel Embiid in the frontcourt.
- •Indiana aims to add Porzingis alongside Pascal Siakam for a strong frontcourt.
- •Free agency negotiations begin on July 1, 2026.
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"The Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Indiana Pacers could end up battling for a 7-foot-2 center with an NBA championship under his belt in free agency this offseason.
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