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Jordan Bell wants to remain with the Warriors

Jordan Bell is looking to extend his stay with the Golden State Warriors

Jordan Bell joined the Warriors back in 2017 after impressing during his three seasons of college basketball with the Oregon Ducks. The 24-year-old will hit free agency this summer, although Marcus Thompson of The Athletic is reporting that Bell wants to extend his stay with Golden State:

He wants to remain with the Warriors. He wants to re-sign this offseason and continue growing with this franchise, continue learning from these Hall of Famers. Bell said he doesn't want to go to a lesser team so he can get more minutes. He knows what he has right here.

Bell impressed during his debut season with the Warriors, starting 13 times and averaging 14.2 minutes per game, although his minutes fell during the 18/19 regular season, and he was also suspended for a game due to 'conduct detrimental to the team'.