Golden State Warriors appear open to reunion with Jordan Bell

The Golden State Warriors are finally looking to address their frontcourt need, albeit it’s a bit late in the season to be adding new players. The options, now with the trade deadline past, are slim, but to be fair, it’s their fault.

For most of February, the team was without James Wiseman and Kevon Looney. While they couldn’t predict Wiseman would go down with a season-ending injury, it was clear that they were thin when they had to consistently start Juan Toscano-Anderson at center.

The Golden State Warriors and former second-round pick Jordan Bell may be close to happening as the Dubs desperately need additional frontcourt help.

Golden State traded cash for Jordan Bell back in 2017. It was always odd cause the pick used to draft Bell was traded by Chicago to the Dubs just for cash.

Bell proved them wrong on multiple occasions, but he never landed anywhere firm after being traded in that blockbuster D’Angelo Russell–Andrew Wiggins deal prior to the 2020 deadline. Bell, along with many other Warriors, was dealt to Minnesota.

Now, he may be in talks to join the Warriors.

Bell played with Minnesota and Memphis after being traded. This season, he spent some time with the Washington Wizards. He played just five games, starting one. He averaged 2.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.

Bell, at 6-foot-8, is undersized, which is a trend in the Warriors frontcourt. Kevon Looney, Draymond Green and JTA are all undersized, but Bell is arguably more athlete than all three. He could provide some value, especially given that he already has a feel for playing with Curry.

The 26-year-old center spent two seasons with the Warriors and was able to see time in 17 games of their NBA Championship run in 2018. He just wasn’t a valued enough piece to not be included in the trade for Wiggins and that coveted 2021 Minnesota first-round pick.

While it may not seem like the thought was that Bell would be a great addition, for the options available and the Warriors’ need, I think it would be a solid move for the Dubs. They need the big men.

There seems to be little negative to a reunion, especially considering his knowledge of Steve Kerr‘s system.