Warriors explore trade options for Kristaps Porzingis, considering Myles Turner

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Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Warriors explore trade options for Kristaps Porzingis, considering Myles Turner
Summary

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly looking to trade Kristaps Porzingis as he contemplates retirement due to health issues. Porzingis, who signed a two-year, $40 million deal, has been absent from team activities and preseason games, prompting Golden State to consider Myles Turner of the Milwaukee Bucks as a potential target. Analysts suggest that the Warriors may need to package additional players and draft picks to effectively trade for Turner, whose current contract exceeds Porzingis’. The situation is developing, with further clarity expected in the coming days regarding possible trade discussions.

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  • •Kristaps Porzingis is contemplating retirement due to health issues.
  • •Warriors have not had Porzingis in training camp or preseason games.
  • •Myles Turner may be a trade target for Golden State.
  • •Warriors need to package more than Porzingis in a potential Turner trade.
  • •Trade discussions are expected to progress in the coming days.
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  • 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors Trade Rumors: Bucks Center Myles Turner Emerges as Potential Target Amid Kristaps Porzingis’ Retirement Concerns
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The aging Golden State Warriors enter this season hoping to at least be in the mix for playoff contention. However, they were hit with troubling news on Wednesday as reports emerged that veteran big man Kristaps Porzingis is seriously contemplating retirement due to health issues.

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