NBA Rumors: Warriors Could Wind Up With Bell Who Left Last Summer

KEY POINTS

Bell may return to Dub City
Bell unlikely to be given special treatment
Warriors may have no room for Bell

The Golden State Warriors need players and one former Dub could be considered for the rest of the season. Jordan Bell snubbed a qualifying offer from the Warriors in June 2019 but the 25-year-old big man opted to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. Unfortunately, things did not work out and the 6-foot-8 cager was recently waived. The Memphis Grizzlies opened a roster spot by waiving Bell, a move reportedly to make room for Anthony Tolliver.

In the case of Bell, it would not come as a surprise if the Dubs do give him another chance. However, it may not be a lucrative long-term pact. As most know, the Warriors are signing players via 10-day contracts. Head coach Steve Kerr may do the same to his former player.

This season, Bell has not exactly performed that well. Though his averages of 3.2 points and 2.8 points in 29 games are not far from his career averages, it remains that he was unable to shine with the decision to join the T-Wolves. If he does agree to rejoin the Warriors, he may be good only until the end of this season. In short, Bell would find himself in the same situation as last summer, probably worse.

According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, rejoining his former team is his best bet. Though it could be a bit awkward joining a team you turned your back on, it would help him prepare for next NBA free agency. The chances of Bell being retained is there but it will not be easy. Kevon Looney is still there and it appears Marquese Chriss and Dragan Bender have been impressive finds for Kerr.

Bell found himself on the move with the Timberwolves participating in the Clint Capella - Robert Covington multi-team trade. Now, he finds himself on the raw end of the NBA season with his future not looking so good.

Bell agreed to a one-year deal with the T-Wolves worth $1.6 million. If claimed he would be owed only $380,000. If the Dubs pass, the 38th overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft could be considered by other teams. Should no one pick him up, the 2019-20 NBA season may have just ended for Bell.