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Warriors Injury News Could Lead to Bucks Trading Myles Turner
Warriors injury news might push Bucks to trade Myles Turner for Porzingis.
In brief
Warriors injury news might push Bucks to trade Myles Turner for Porzingis. Milwaukee could trade Myles Turner to Golden State for Kristaps Porzingis to gain cap space and draft picks. Originally reported by Milwaukee Bucks On SI.
Warriors Consider Trading Porzingis
Golden State Warriors reportedly considering trading Kristaps Porzingis due to ongoing health issues.
“The Golden State Warriors appear to be down yet another prominent player to start the 2026-27 NBA season.”
Porzingis Health Concerns
Porzingis has an autoimmune condition called POTS preventing him from playing NBA basketball.
“Porzingis' health has been a key storyline surrounding him for multiple seasons now, with an autoimmune condition known as POTS preventing him from playing NBA basketball.”
Warriors' Injured Players
Warriors have Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody sidelined for at least the first months of the season.
“Outside of Porzingis, Golden State is also dealing with Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody sidelined for at least the first months of the season, and maybe all of it in Moody's case.”
Salary Cap Impact
Warriors' injured players have a combined cap hit of nearly $89 million, pushing total injured cap hit north of $151 million.
“Trying to win in a salary-capped league with nearly $89 million in combined cap hits sidelined is like trying to hit jumpers with a hand tied behind your proverbial back.”
Bucks' Cap Space
Milwaukee has upward of $65 million in cap space before accounting for expiring contracts next summer.
“Milwaukee is set to have upward of $65 million in cap space before accounting for expiring contracts like Tyler Herro, Ryan Rollins, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. next summer.”
Turner Trade Benefits
Trading Myles Turner for Porzingis would give Milwaukee more cap flexibility and draft picks.
“Adding another first round pick or two to swap out Turner for Porzingis would be a logical move as Milwaukee continues building for the future.”
Porzingis Contract Details
Porzingis has a $20 million player option with only $3 million guaranteed.
“While Porzingis technically has a $20 million player option, only $3 million of the option is guaranteed.”
Bucks' Trade Strategy
Bucks could offer a productive stretch five to replace Porzingis in exchange for more building blocks.
“The Bucks could offer a productive stretch five to replace Porzingis in exchange for more building blocks.”
Myles Turner's Role
Turner was a swing and miss for Bucks GM Jon Horst in retaining Giannis Antetokounmpo but has been durable.
“Myles Turner was a huge swing and miss for Bucks GM Jon Horst in trying to retain Giannis Antetokounmpo, but has been durable throughout his career and adds the same floor spacing element from the center position as Porzingis.”
Kel'el Ware Opportunity
Any Turner trade would pave the way for Kel'el Ware to start at center for the Bucks.
“The theme of this season for Milwaukee will be exploring the limits of what the young Bucks can do, and any Turner trade would also pave the way to Kel'el Ware starting at center for the Bucks.”
Warriors' Interest in Trade
Warriors have interest in a Porzingis/Turner swap but Milwaukee does not.
“Per Sam Amick of The Athletic, Golden State indeed does have interest in a Porzingis/Turner swap, although Milwaukee does not.”
Trade Feasibility
Getting an unprotected first-round pick and shedding tens of millions from cap sheet is hard to turn down for Bucks.
“Getting an unprotected first-round pick and shedding tens of millions of dollars from the cap sheet is hard to turn down for a team in the Bucks' current position.”
Bucks' Future Strategy
Bucks are exploring trade calls to see how badly Warriors want to give Curry a supporting cast.
“It's certainly worth Milwaukee at least exploring into the trade calls Golden State is reportedly holding to see how badly the Warriors want to give Curry a legitimate supporting cast this season.”
Next Steps
Bucks may trade Myles Turner for Porzingis to gain cap space and draft picks.
“Is adding picks and flexibility worth losing a productive player and good vet in Myles Turner?”
What matters most
Milwaukee could trade Myles Turner to Golden State for Kristaps Porzingis to gain cap space and draft picks.
