The Brooklyn Nets are attracting strong interest from the Golden State Warriors for forward Michael Porter Jr. ahead of the February 5 trade deadline.But according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated,

A mock trade has the Golden State Warriors sending a former lottery pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Nic Claxton and Cam Thomas.

The Golden State Warriors reportedly have to shift their focus to another player after Jimmy Butler suffered an injury, and trade discussions with the Brooklyn Nets for Michael Porter Jr. become complicated for the current NBA season.

The Nets’ winning ways were built off elite defense. Brooklyn, starting a super-sized lineup with four players standing over 6-foot-8, had held opponents to a league-best 103 points per game over the past month. Unlike in Toronto, where the Warriors gave up 70 points in the paint, Golden State outscored the Nets 56-30 in that zone.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors provided an update on a deal with Brooklyn Nets F Michael Porter Jr.

The Golden State Warriors are in desperate need of a spark to help Stephen Curry compete for another championship.

The Golden State Warriors have been dealt a bad hand. Jimmy Butler’s torn ACL has put a dark cloud over a season that appeared to be heading in a great direction.

As the Warriors seek frontcourt upgrades ahead of the NBA trade deadline, Nets center Nic Claxton remains on their reported wishlist.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Golden State Warriors beat the Brooklyn Nets 120-107 on Monday night. Curry shot 8 for 15 from the field while Butler went 11 for 12 from the free throw line for the ...