Jordan Poole contract extension: Reports say 23-year-old guard is finalizing a 4-year, $140 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors
Jordan Poole is reportedly finalizing a contract extension with the Golden State Warriors. The fourth-year star from Wisconsin was close to signing an extension, however nothing was made official until Saturday. According to ESPN's NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the young star has agreed to a four-year, $140 million extension.
Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole is finalizing a four-year, $140 million contract extension, his agents Drew Morrison and Austin Brown of CAA Sports tell ESPN. Sides are completing final details today and formal agreement expected soon. https://t.co/hIP8MaOhzp
This came on the heels of Poole's recent altercation with Draymond Green. Poole was punched by the veteran during practice last week. Initial reports indicated that Poole was acting differently, however those claims were quickly refuted by teammates and management.
With Poole finalizing a deal to remain with the Warriors, the team has locked down one of the best young guards in the league.
Last season, Jordan Poole proved to be an invaluable member of the Warriors roster. In the regular season, Poole averaged 18.5 points. He continued his excellent run in the playoffs, where he averaged 17 points in 22 games. Both averages were season highs. He also led the league in free-throw percentage last season at 92.5%.
Now, of course, the talk shifts toward Draymond Green. The four-time champion is also in a contract year. With the Warriors signing Poole to an extension, many could wonder if this marks the end of Green's stint with the team.
What does Jordan Poole's extension mean for Draymond Green?
There has been no shortage of speculation regarding the future of the Golden State Warriors core this offseason. Ever since the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole altercation, things have only gotten worse.
The incident had many analysts saying that the two can no longer coexist. Warriors big man Kevon Looney even said that Green lost the team's trust and needs to win it back. While Green needs to be at his best behavior in the locker room, he also has a big decision on his hands.
Green has a player option with the Warriors for the 2023-24 season. As of now, it is totally unknown what his decision will be. There have also been rumors that he might want to move to the LA Lakers.
If Draymond Green decides to opt out, and the Warriors don't offer a contract extension, the team will lose a floor general and a vocal leader. It would also mean the end of the Big Three comprising Green, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. The trio have won four titles in the past eight seasons.
With just days to go until the start of the season, only time will tell how things will play out in Golden State.
This is an unfolding story. Stay tuned for more updates on Poole's contract extension. Meanwhile, share your thoughts on the extension in the comments section below.