The Golden State Warriors do not wish to get Jonathan Kuminga on the court docket, not less than not for giant minutes. Kuminga has been vocal about his frustration with the group.
Then once more, GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. continues to be adamant about shifting the previous lottery decide, regardless of going as far as to lower his trade value much more by stating that nobody’s retaining tabs on him.
That does not appear to be the precise case. In line with NBA insider Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson, as many as three teams are serious about his companies, together with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lakers, Mavs or Kings might commerce for Jonathan Kuminga
“Rob Pelinka has reportedly ‘saved an eye fixed’ on Kuminga because the offseason. Whereas the Lakers are attempting to find 3-and-D wings, Kuminga’s scoring is seen as a high-upside flier to pair alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James,” Robinson wrote.
Robinson provides that the Kings have been the frontrunners for Kuminga relationship again to the offseason. The Mavs, however, have reportedly touched base with Steve Kerr’s group to gauge his potential commerce worth.
Kuminga’s scenario has put the Warriors against the wall. On the one hand, the entrance workplace needs to persuade different groups that he is a helpful asset with a ton of upside. Alternatively, they do not appear to really feel that approach about him, as he can not seem to get on the court docket.
Now, with Jimmy Butler out for the season, the Warriors’ means to sink or swim would possibly hinge on whether or not they can get something from Kuminga, be it on the court docket or as a commerce asset.
As for the Lakers, they may not be his most well-liked vacation spot. Whereas they might use a 3-and-D athletic ahead to assist their ailing protection, Kuminga clearly needs to be closely featured within the offense. That may hardly ever be the case for so long as Doncic, James and Austin Reaves are there.
