Golden State Warriors Champion Named Possible LA Clippers Target

Following his transfer from the Toronto Raptors to the Utah Jazz, NBA champion Otto Porter Jr. may consider negotiating a buyout to join a stronger team. Despite being a crucial part of the Golden State Warriors’ 2022 victory, Porter has struggled with injuries, hindering his consistency on the court. In a recent analysis by Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, there’s speculation that Porter might end up signing with the LA Clippers should he secure a buyout from Utah.

However, this forecast is purely speculative and not based on confirmed sources. The Clippers presently lack an open roster spot, meaning they would need to release a player to accommodate Porter, which adds complexity to the situation.

Porter’s current salary of $6.3 million falls below the non-taxpayer mid-level exception of $12,405,000, rendering him eligible to join teams like the Clippers under the NBA’s new rule. Nonetheless, all of this speculation hinges on Porter being bought out, which hasn’t occurred yet. If he does become available, the seasoned forward would likely attract significant interest as one of the top free agents.