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After not playing on Dec. 7 due to a coach's decision, the Jonathan Kuminga trade watch is back at the forefront of the discussion for the Golden State Warriors.
Reportedly, the Phoenix Suns’ interest in Jonathan Kuminga has dropped off considerably from where it was during the summer..
Jonathan Kuminga’s trade value is getting mixed reviews — and the Warriors have their eyes on a rising star, per a new insider report. The post Kuminga Trade Value Draws Mixed Reviews as Warriors Eye Rising Star appeared first on Heavy Sports.
My desire for JK is for him to become the best player he can possibly be, regardless of where he ends up, whether its here or elsewhere’
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To Kuminga or not to Kuminga, that is the question
The Suns pursued him this offseason, and the rumor mill had them ready to offer four years and $90 million. Kuminga wanted no part of that. He believed he was worth more than $22.5 million a year, so he took the shorter deal with Golden State, grabbed the same annual number, and set himself up to hit free agency again as soon as possible.
The Toronto Raptors, who would be quite formidable with Antetokounmpo and Scottie Barnes side by side, have a similar quandary. The list goes on from there, with oft-cited longshots like the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors also facing complications.
If you guessed Jimmy Butler, you’d be wrong. The actual answer? Jonathan Kuminga, who averaged 20.8 points per game across the five playoff contests, fighting to carry Golden State’s offense after Steph Curry limped off with a hamstring injury in Game 1. Here’s the cruel twist: Kuminga might not even play Friday night.