The Golden State Warriors are reportedly eyeing a significant addition to their roster, with Milwaukee Bucks’ standout role player Bobby Portis emerging as a potential target. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (via NBACentral), the Warriors are among the teams interested in the 30-year-old forward, who could become a free agent this summer due to a $13.4 million player option in his contract.
Portis, a former Arkansas star and the 22nd overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, has established himself as one of the league’s premier role players during his tenure with the Bucks. In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 13.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game while shooting 46.6% from the field and 36.5% from three-point range across 49 games. His versatility and hustle have made him a fan favorite and a key contributor to Milwaukee’s 2021 NBA Championship run.
Tons of draft discussion, trade talk and fresh league Intel in this Wednesday reporting feast from @JakeLFischer as we slowly build our way up to tonight’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals: https://t.co/nPuYfb0rQs pic.twitter.com/UHV5Ol0sIz
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 11, 2025
Over his 10-year career, Portis has played for the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, and Bucks, amassing career averages of 12.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game while shooting an impressive 47.8% from the field and 38.3% from beyond the arc in 654 games. His durability and consistency are evident, as demonstrated by a recent performance highlighted by StatMuse on April 8, where Portis recorded 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 steals in his first game back, becoming only the fifth player in Bucks history with over 100 double-doubles.
Portis’s defensive prowess also stands out. According to The Lead on April 27, he ranked among the top defenders in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, holding opponents to a 33.3% field goal percentage as the closest defender (minimum 30 field goal attempts), trailing only Kawhi Leonard.
Bobby Portis in his first game back:
18 PTS
10 REB
2 STLThe fifth player in franchise history with 100+ double-doubles. pic.twitter.com/QCphUlt5RU
— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 9, 2025
However, Portis’s career has not been without controversy, including past on-court incidents and a fiery playing style that has occasionally drawn scrutiny. Despite this, his energy, scoring ability, and rebounding make him an ideal fit for a Warriors team looking to bolster its frontcourt alongside stars like Stephen Curry.
If Portis opts out of his player option and enters free agency, Golden State could capitalize on his championship experience and two-way play to strengthen their roster. As discussions unfold, the Warriors’ interest in the veteran forward signals their intent to remain competitive in the Western Conference.