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Warriors reach agreement with Otto Porter, who turned down more money elsewhere

By Nathan Beighle

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 17: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball in the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during a preseason game at the United Center on October 17, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 17: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball in the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during a preseason game at the United Center on October 17, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors, as with many teams around the league, are starting to agree to terms with free agents. Knowing their cap situation, the Warriors will be limited to the mid-level extension and veteran’s minimums when looking to fill out their roster.

With their limited cap, the Warriors need to ensure they get enough veterans to compete after drafting two players that were in high school two years ago. While Moses Moody is expected to immediately contribute, Jonathan Kuminga is not and should be a long-term project.

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to terms with former Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr., who took less money to play in the Bay Area.

With that in mind, bringing in Porter Jr. is exactly what the team needed. They didn’t just reach an agreement with Porter, but they were so convincing in their message to him that he turned down more money elsewhere.

Where that elsewhere is doesn’t appear to be known right now, but regardless, it’s an important factor that shows Golden State is still atop the list of veteran destinations. That said, the news was reported first by Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Haynes.

The mid-level exception would’ve been just under $6 million, so Porter Jr. turned down a significant increase to play with Golden State which is the opposite of what guard Kent Bazemore, who is planning to sign with the Lakers, did.

Porter Jr. is the quintessential fit for the Warriors style. He’ll be able to play alongside Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins. His three-point shooting is the real attribute that pushes his skill set to the next level.

Entering his ninth season in the NBA, Porter Jr. is a career 40 percent three-point shooter. He averages 1.3 threes per game and has drilled over 1.6 per game in four of his last five seasons.

If that’s a rate he can maintain as he’s shown he can, Porter Jr. will get all the minutes he can handle alongside the Big 3. Standing 6-foot-8 with a 7-foot-1 wingspan, it’s also hopeful that Porter Jr. can be a solid rebounder, so the team can play those small-ball lineups when it’s to their advantage.

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Expect big things from Porter Jr. this coming season as he’ll look to find consistency after playing for three teams in the past three seasons.

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