The Blazers, Pelicans and Wizards
As the anticipation continues around the future of Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors, Kevin O'Connor listed three potential teams that could be crucially in play for the young forward.
Jonathan Kuminga
Jonathan Kuminga
Jonathan Kuminga
MIN: 24.75
PTS: 11.78 (50.21%)
REB: 6.17
As: 2.56
ST: 0.28
BL: 0.33
TO: 2.44
GM: 18
According to the Yahoo! Sports NBA Analyst, the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards are the teams that have been linked to Kuminga.
The case for the Blazers revolves around Jerami Grant or Jrue Holiday, but O'Connor noted that the Warriors might be hesitant to get the veteran guard due to his age and the team's frequent small-ball reliance.
Meanwhile, the Pelicans have the best returns to give to the Warriors for Kuminga in Herbert Jones and Trey Murphy III. But recent reports suggest that New Orleans is fully committed to its two promising wings amid strong market interest.
As such, the rebuilding Wizards offer a great development environment for Kuminga to take the next step.
Kuminga, who will be trade-eligible by Jan. 15 after signing a $48.5 million contract in two years with the Warriors last September, has been subjected to DNPs by Steve Kerr since last month.
In 18 games, he is averaging 11.8 points, 6.2 boards and 2.6 assists.
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