© Joe Camporeale | 2018 Mar 28
Though a long shot, the Warriors intend to explore their free agent chances with Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, who is planning on opting out of his current deal with Los Angeles. Jordan is both close friends with Kevin Durant, and a former client of Bob Myers, according to Marc Stein of ESPN.
Though Jordan, 29, could almost certainly earn a lucrative multi-year deal on the open market, the Warriors are hoping to entice Jordan with the taxpayer mid-level exception, worth 5.3 million for one season. With tax penalties included, that deal would cost Golden State approximately $27 million next season.
The Warriors know this has a marginal chance of success, but league sources say they intend to at least explore their free-agent chances with DeAndre Jordan, who is not only close pals with Kevin Durant but also one of GM Bob Myers’ former clients
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 30, 2018
Such a move would require Jordan to take a deal starting at the taxpayer midlevel exception of $5.3 mil — which would cost the Warriors more like $27 mil next season. But it has been whispered around the Warriors for months that they will at least explore making a run at Jordan https://t.co/YMkABpbq3v
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 30, 2018
The Warriors are no doubt hoping that their standing as title favorites, and their unique culture, will be enough to entice Jordan, who was at times disgruntled and frustrated in Los Angeles.
Jordan is coming off another solid season in LA, averaging 12 points and 15.2 rebounds in 31.5 minutes per game. Though Golden State had a glut of centers on their roster last season, Zaza Pachulia, David West, JaVale McGee, and Kevon Looney are all scheduled to hit free agency.