Bobby Portis' next team after Bucks already feels set in stone

The Warriors cannot put forth a realistic offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but they could still target other members of the Milwaukee Bucks' roster. ESPN's Anthony Slater, who covers the team, suggested that Golden State will look to add some "mid-prime" role players, assuming the Warriors pivot from the Giannis sweepstakes. "You don't want to be loaded with 19-year-olds and 37-year-olds," Slater said in an interview on 95.7 The Game. 

Well, forward Bobby Portis would work quite well as a floor spacer and rebounder on a team desperate for some offensive thump in the frontcourt. If he leaves Milwaukee this summer, the Warriors should be first in line to acquire his services. 

Bobby Portis is prototypical answer to Warriors' wishes

Portis turned 31 last February. Over his last nine seasons, he has been remarkably consistent. In 2025-26 with the Bucks, he rebounded from a slow start to average 13.7 points and 6.4 boards on 45.6 percent shooting from three. 

The rebounds were down. Portis' 3-point percentage was the second-best of his career. Otherwise, his numbers are barely distinguishable from his performance over the last near-decade. The defense is what it is, but offensively, he still has several good years left. 

The Warriors could use that kind of consistency. They traded for Kristaps Porzingis at the deadline hoping for a stretch big not named Quentin Post. Porzingis couldn't stay on the floor, however, and it would be somewhat surprising if Golden State brought him back. 

In addition to being in the middle of his prime, Portis does not have Porzingis' durability concerns. You know what you're getting from BP on a night-in, night-out basis. When he gets a hot hand, he can carry the whole bench, ignite rallies, and fire up the crowd. 

Bucks-Warriors Portis trade would work for both sides 

Set to make $14.5 million next season, with a player option in 2027-28, Portis is easily attainable from a financial standpoint. The Warriors would be remiss not to give the Bucks a call. 

Portis still has loads of youthful spunk. At the same time, he is an 11-year veteran who knows what it's like to compete and win at the highest level. Steph Curry is 38. Draymond Green is 36 and declining. Jimmy Butler will enter his age-37 season coming off ACL surgery. If Al Horford picks up his player option, he will be a Warrior at age 40. 

Apart from the geriatric ward, the roster is a nursery. Assuming Golden State indeed holds onto its 2026 first-round pick, the 11th overall, they will have another youngster joining the rotation next season. Portis is almost too obvious a fit for that roster, especially in light of Slater's concerns.

In an effort to stockpile assets after a Giannis trade elsewhere, it wouldn't be surprising if the Bucks punched Portis' ticket across the Golden Gate Bridge.

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