Warriors dig Bucks to strengthen the penalty area, Cole is very fond of him

The Warriors are expected to strengthen their combat effectiveness in the penalty area this summer, and Bucks strong player Portis has become one of the potential candidates. The 30-year-old veteran frontcourt player has not implemented the player option and chose to restore his freedom, although Milwaukee intends to keep people. However, the Bay Area Army has always been a suitor worth observing, especially Golden State coach Cole has worked with him in the national team and has a good impression of him.

30-year-old Portis chose not to execute the $3.8 million player option and became a non-restricted free agent. Many teams in the league are interested in joining him, and the middle-class contract market is fiercely competitive. Reporter Jake Fischer disclosed, "Although the Bucks still hope to keep him, the Warriors are always a team worthy of attention."

Portis worked with Warriors coach Kerr during his 2023 FIBA ​​World Cup with the US Men's Basketball Team, and Kerr has a good impression of him.

Portis won the championship with the Bucks in 2021. Although he was banned this season for violating the NBA drug regulations, he only played 49 games (7 starts), and still earned an all-around data with an average of 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists, with a shooting percentage of 46.6% and a three-point shooting percentage of 36.5%, showing stable efficiency in the penalty area.

The Warriors have been considered to be insufficient in the penalty area for many years. General Manager Dunleavy Jr. said at the end of the season last month that he hopes to strengthen the inside line this summer. "This place always revolves around the keyword "the height of the penalty area."