The Golden State Warriors are reportedly trying to trade Kristaps Porzingis as soon as possible, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
Porzingis announced last week that he was stepping away from basketball. Golden State is currently withholding payments on his $20 million contract.
The center’s deal is guaranteed for only $3 million next season, and he is reportedly willing to consider a contract buyout.
However, the Warriors are hoping to find a trade partner before pursuing that option.
Golden State is also prepared to attach draft picks to Porzingis in exchange for the “right” player, although the team does not intend to include Moses Moody in a potential deal.
December 16 is an important date for the Warriors, as it marks the deadline to acquire a player who could subsequently be packaged with another Golden State player in a trade before the February 11 deadline.
