Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors could both get what they want with today's NBA trade idea. Kuminga gets a fresh start with a new team. The Warriors get to pivot into numerous assets for their troubles.
After an inconsistent season, with a fluctuating role throughout it all, many believe the Warriors forward will be on his way out of the Bay Area in free agency. The problem with that is the lack of cap space for potential suitors.
This gives the Warriors leverage. A sign-and-trade involving Kuminga would allow them to retain some value for the departing youngster.
Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report suggested the following deal to help all parties involved walk away satisfied.
Chicago Bulls get: Jonathan Kuminga (from Warriors).
Golden State Warriors get: Lonzo Ball (from Bulls), Jalen Smith (from Bulls), Josh Okogie (from Hornets), 2026 Portland Trail Blazers protected first-rounder (from Bulls), 2029 second-rounder (from Hornets), 2029 Denver Nuggets second-rounder (from Hornets), 2031 second-rounder (from Hornets), 2031 Phoenix Suns second-rounder (from Hornets).
Charlotte Hornets get: Moses Moody (from Warriors), Jevon Carter (from Bulls).
The Bulls get the opportunity to see if they can tap into Kuminga's potential in this deal.
Pincus wrote, "Kuminga immediately makes Chicago more formidable in a wide-open Eastern Conference, especially considering the cost. Ball is well-liked, but Ayo Dosunmu and other options can fill his minutes. Carter and Smith don't move the needle for the team, so the heftiest price is the first-round pick from the Blazers, but that has enough protection that it won't ever be in the lottery and may eventually convert into a 2028 second-rounder."
Meanwhile, the Warriors address several needs, adding a backup point guard, a big man, and wing depth, plus a healthy return of draft capital. It costs the Warriors also having to surrender Moody in the process, but Pincus thought it was worth it considering how much Kuminga would limit their financial flexibility in a potential return.
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