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2019 NBA free agency: 5 potential landing spots for DeAndre Jordan

By Simon Smith

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 08: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the New York Knicks looks on while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on February 08, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 120-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 08: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the New York Knicks looks on while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on February 08, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 120-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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5. Golden State Warriors

With their 2019-20 campaign already ravaged by the injuries sustained during the recent NBA Finals by Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, the infusion of a hungry veteran would certainly do no harm at all.

Both highly sought-after free agents, Thompson is widely expected to remain a Warrior, while Durant’s status is far from a certainty, with many tipping him to depart come July. Another key free agent is DeMarcus Cousins, who, while struggling mightily in the postseason following his return from Achilles surgery and later a torn quad, still remains a possibility to return to the Warriors on another one-year deal.

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However, in the event Cousins receives a more lucrative offer elsewhere, and that Durant also exits after three seasons in the Bay Area, Jordan presents as a terrific fit.

Jordan was linked to the Warriors briefly last summer, before they ultimately signed Cousins. Like Cousins, it’s likely Jordan would have to settle for the taxpayer mid-level exception, significantly below his $22.9 million salary last season.

On a side note: Jordan is no stranger to the Warriors, having signed a four-year, $43 million offer sheet during the lockout period of 2011, before the Clippers ultimately matched the offer. Additionally, Warriors general manager Bob Myers formally counted Jordan as a client in his previous role as an agent.

So while this wouldn’t be a financial decision, the chance to join a first-class franchise that still has a chance to challenge for a title could be an enticing one for Jordan.