Kristaps Porzingis reportedly reaches 2-year, $40 million extension to return to Warriors

Kristaps Porzingis is sticking around Golden State after all.

>The Warriors reached a two-year, $40 million extension with Porzingis on Monday night, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. That stopped him from hitting free agency this offseason, and will now keep him with the Warriors through the 2027-28 campaign.

>Porzingis was only dealt to Golden State a few months ago. He landed with the Warriors as part of the deal that sent Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks. Kuminga, who had a rough ending with the Warriors himself, has since become a free agent after the Hawks declined to pick up his option ahead of the deadline on Monday.

>Porzingis averaged 16.1 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest in 15 games with the Warriors last season, his 10th in the league. He had signed a two-year, $60 million deal with the Boston Celtics that expired after last season, and he was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

>Porzingis, who the New York Knicks selected with the No. 4 overall pick back in 2015, has bounced around a lot in recent years. After signing that extension with the Celtics, and helping lead the team to a title in 2024, Porzingis was sent to the Hawks in a three-team deal. The Warriors then became the sixth team he’s played for throughout his decade-long career, and third in just the past two seasons.

>Though Porzingis didn’t have the chance to make much of an impact, he should be a significant piece for the Warriors this fall. The franchise missed the playoffs last season after going 37-45, and they are now in the midst of several major questions this offseason. Draymond Green opted out of his deal with the team while rumors swirl about the possible additions of Anthony Davis and even LeBron James.

>While it’s unclear what else the Warriors will get done this summer, Porzingis’ deal is now settled. That’s one thing they can check off their list while potentially pursuing the biggest name in the sport.