Feb 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) takes a shot against Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (15) and forward Quinten Post (21) in the third quarterat Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Top Free Agent Forward Re-Signs Amid Warriors Rumors

Originally posted on Golden State Warriors on SI
By Grant Mona | Last updated Jun 29, 2025 6:07 PM ET

Milwaukee Bucks fans love Bobby Portis due to his constant high energy and critical play in their 2021 championship run. Portis had a player option heading into the 2025-26 season after signing a four-year, $48.58 million contract in 2022.

The Golden State Warriors were rumored to have interest in Portis, along with multiple other contenders, due to his ability to space the floor and defend multiple positions, even playing small-ball center at times. Additionally, Portis had familiarity with Steve Kerr due to his involvement with Team USA.

The Bucks have expressed interest in Andrew Wiggins, per @BrettSiegelNBA

Siegel also notes that a three-team sign-and-trade between the Warriors/Heat/Bucks involving Jonathan Kuminga, Wiggins and Bobby Portis is possible. pic.twitter.com/VsrCf6hRqx
— Bucks Lead (@BucksLead) June 29, 2025

Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported that a three-team trade between the Bucks, Heat, and Warriors could have sent Portis to the Bay Area, but now Portis has made a decision.

He declined his player option for the 2025-26 season and intends to sign a new three-year, $44 million contract, according to a new report by ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania.

Bobby Portis intends to sign a three-year, $44 million contract to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option for 2027-28, sources tell ESPN. Bucks and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports reach a new deal for the sixth man extraordinaire and fan favorite in Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/Y8AgzaUSDP
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2025

Charnia noted that, "He missed a large chunk of last season due to a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy. Portis was limited to a career-low 49 games and averaged 13.9 points and 8.4 rebounds in 25.4 minutes per game."

Portis' new deal includes a player option in the 2027-28 season and takes one of the most versatile and coveted players in free agency off the market for the Warriors.

REPORT: The Warriors are reportedly “ready for free agency” and have “options” on the table, with a plan in place for specific targets

A sign-and-trade involving Jonathan Kuminga is certainly in play this time, per @BrettSiegelNBA. pic.twitter.com/GdPUlhywM0
— Ball Report (@BallReportX) June 29, 2025

Reports have suggested that the Warriors have several options in the offseason and could be moving on from Jonathan Kuminga in a sign-and-trade deal to provide solid depth around Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green.

This article first appeared on Golden State Warriors on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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