Pelicans trade rumor opens door for shocking Warriors reunion trade for $128 million NBA champion
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How likely is a reunion trade for the Golden State Warriors this summer?
Well, it’s far from the most logical offseason scenario, but as we know, things can shift quickly in the NBA.
Kevin Durant has been linked to the Dubs for months. Although the 16-time All-Star made it clear he didn’t want to return to Golden State before this year’s trade deadline, it hasn’t stopped individuals from suggesting that a reunion could be just what the doctor ordered for Golden State in the offseason.
A Jordan Poole reunion hasn’t gained as much steam, but a recent New Orleans Pelicans trade rumor opened the door for the Warriors to make a move that would stun the league.
“Beyond a centerpiece deal for (Jaylen) Brown, the Pelicans are also looking to execute secondary trades to flush out their roster and build maximum financial flexibility,” NBA insider Scoop B. Robinson reported Tuesday.
“Sources note that the front office is actively trying to utilize Jordan Poole, Jordan Hawkins, and Kevon Looney as expiring salary matching chips in upcoming negotiations. Poole, Hawkins, and Looney have all dropped out of the team’s primary rotation and are viewed as essential tools to balance out the money in multi-team blockbusters.”
It’s well-documented that Poole’s stint with the Warriors ended sourly. After the Warriors’ 2021-22 championship campaign, Poole was infamously sucker punched by Draymond Green during a 2022 practice. While the 26-year-old was stellar in the regular season, his postseason production took a noticeable hit, which played a role in the Warriors’ second-round playoff exit.
Golden State traded Poole to the Washington Wizards in the summer, but he only lasted two seasons in Washington before getting shipped to the Pelicans in 2025.
Considering that Green has already publicly apologized for the locker-room separating-incident and there’s no guarantee a trade will materialize with one of the franchise’s main targets this summer, Poole could soon enter the equation.
The 26-year-old’s proven scoring/shot-creating prowess and familiarity with the Warriors’ high-octane system wouldn’t make him a terrible fit in 2026.
Poole is only two years removed from a 20.4 points per game campaign alongside Stephen Curry, which could play a factor in Golden State’s stance on potentially bringing the former first-round pick back to his first NBA home.
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