The NBA offseason is heating up, and the latest buzz surrounds 10-year veteran Bobby Portis, who is entering free agency as an unrestricted free agent. With the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies already making waves through a blockbuster trade that sent Desmond Bane to Orlando for four first-round picks, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Cole Anthony, the stage is set for more seismic moves before the 2025-26 NBA season begins.
Portis, a key figure in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 2021 NBA Championship run, has spent the last five seasons with the team, primarily as a dynamic sixth man. Coming off the final year of a four-year, $48.5 million contract signed in 2022, Portis now faces a pivotal decision about his future—whether to re-sign with Milwaukee or explore new opportunities elsewhere.
During a recent appearance on Run It Back with Michelle Beadle, Lou Williams, and Chandler Parsons, Portis addressed swirling rumors about potential interest from the Golden State Warriors. When Beadle brought up the speculation, asking, “There are rumors out there, for example, that Golden State might be interested… How do you handle that?” Portis delivered a response that has sent shockwaves through the NBA:
“My first thought when it comes to these reports is, ‘How do these people know so much?’”
Portis’ cryptic yet intriguing comment has sparked widespread curiosity about his next move. Is he hinting at undisclosed talks, or simply marveling at the rumor mill? Either way, his statement has only amplified the anticipation surrounding his free agency.
Bobby Portis on free agency and rumors he’s signing with the Warriors:
“My first thought when it comes to these reports is, ‘How do these people know so much?'” 😅@BPortistime | @MichelleDBeadle | @TeamLou23 | @ChandlerParsons pic.twitter.com/2q9Qc68OyF
— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) June 16, 2025
Last season, Portis faced challenges, including a 25-game suspension without pay for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. Despite this setback, he returned in time for the playoffs, where he was a standout performer for the Bucks in their first-round loss to the Indiana Pacers. Portis averaged 14.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per game while shooting 44.1% from the field, proving his value as a reliable and versatile contributor.
With NBA free agency set to open in early July, no deals can be finalized until then, but the Golden State Warriors are emerging as a team to watch in the Bobby Portis sweepstakes. As the offseason unfolds, all eyes will be on Portis to see where the former champion lands next—and whether his jaw-dropping statement hints at a blockbuster move to the Bay Area.