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Warriors unlikely to pursue trade for Michael Porter Jr

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:40 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Warriors unlikely to pursue trade for Michael Porter Jr

Summary

The Golden State Warriors have not been active in trade discussions this offseason, with rumors suggesting they need an additional star player. Recently, the team has been linked to Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. However, head coach Steve Kerr reportedly has little interest in acquiring Porter. Kerr's skepticism stems from previous concerns about Porter’s performance, particularly during his last season. While Porter has shown potential with playoff experience and solid shooting skills, his efficiency dropped last season with the Nets, leading to doubt about his fit with the Warriors. Porter will have another opportunity to improve in the upcoming season before hitting free agency next summer.

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•Warriors have not been active in trades this offseason.
•Linked to Michael Porter Jr. from the Nets.
•Steve Kerr reportedly uninterested in adding Porter.
•Porter's shooting efficiency declined last season.
•Porter will enter free agency next summer.

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5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors Rumors: ‘Little Reason To Believe’ Steve Kerr Would Support Trade for $179,299,750 Star Wing

What they're saying

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Golden State Warriors rumors haven’t been as hot and heavy as in recent offseasons. While one report suggested the team needed to acquire another star to catch up in the LeBron James free-agency sweepstakes, the Warriors haven’t appeared to come close to pulling off such a trade.
— Yahoo Sports

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