Warriors lock in Kristaps Porzingis on an extension

A proposed trade would send Kristaps Porzingis to Chicago for Jalen Smith and Leonard Miller. The idea comes as Porzingis remains out with an undisclosed illness, with coach Steve Kerr saying he hasn't seen him at the facility in over a week.

ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel says a rival Western Conference executive views Kristaps Porzingis as Golden State's top trade candidate this season. Porzingis carries a $20 million salary with only $3 million guaranteed beyond this year, effectively an expiring deal useful for matching money.

Kristaps Porzingis is headed to Golden State, with Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga going to Atlanta in return. The swap appears on the league transaction log.