​Ex-Warriors NBA champion, 7-year veteran admits he wants to have Golden State reunion originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Golden State Warriors have won eight straight games following their victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The team is finding new ways to silence the media members who believed it wouldn’t be as good this season, largely because of the organization’s lack of significant moves during the offseason.There was plenty of buzz surrounding Golden State when the season began, as the Warriors were rumored to be pursuing some big names. Among those players were LeBron James and Anthony Davis.“The Golden State Warriors are planning a pursuit of LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade this week, league sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania, opening up the flexibility for such a possibility after Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option Monday morning,” ESPN’s Anthony Slater wrote.Next offseason could be an opportunity for Golden State to make some significant moves, as additional cap flexibility could become available. One name to keep an eye on is former Warrior and NBA champion Jordan Poole, who has made it clear that he would welcome a return in free agency.“We won a championship. So it works … to answer your question, definitely. This is my last year on the deal. I’m a free agent at the end of the season. So you never really know what’s going to happen,” Poole said.The shooting guard also mentioned that the Bay Area still feels like home to him. The two sides parted ways a few seasons ago when Golden State traded Poole to the Washington Wizards.“Several days after agreeing to send Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a package including Chris Paul, the Washington Wizards agreed to send the future Hall of Fame point guard to the Golden State Warriors Thursday for Jordan Poole, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski,” ESPN’s Tim Bontemps wrote.Obviously, both sides have grown since 2023, and everything that happened back then is now in the past. Poole could be a good fit for Golden State, potentially providing an impact presence off the bench.After recently signing Brandin Podziemski to a contract extension, it is difficult to envision Poole returning as a starter. However, he could become a key piece of a strong second unit if a reunion happens.Why it could happenThe Warriors could have some significant cap flexibility next offseason, especially if either Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler does not return. With Stephen Curry getting older, adding depth to the backcourt could become increasingly important for Golden State.Most importantly, Poole already knows the winning culture that comes with being a Warrior, and he is familiar with the system. The guard also seems to view the Bay Area as home, and there is no better feeling for a player than returning to a place where he previously found succes