Report: Warriors would only consider trading Kuminga for the right price originally appeared in NBC Sports Bay Area
The Warriors have been adamant about not trading their rise and rise young star Jonathan Kuminga …unless the price is right.
Golden State would only consider trading the 21-year-old if it received an All-NBA player in return, HoopsHype NBA source Michael Scotto reported Monday.
“The Golden State Warriors have several upcoming items on their offseason agenda, including Klay Thompson’s free agency, trying to extend forward Jonathan Kuminga and figuring out whether to guarantee Kevon Looney’s salary for next season,” Scotto wrote.
“Kuminga will likely be a Warrior going forward unless he is needed in a trade package for an All-NBA player, HoopsHype has learned.”
While the Warriors tried hard to keep Kuminga, they also adopt a “win now” mentality in line with the contracts and eventual expiring basketball clocks of Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Steve Kerr.
Big-name players like Paul George and Jimmy Butler, both 34, have been linked to trade rumors involving Golden State and could be a better fit for the current schedule the Warriors are on.
But acquiring George, Butler or any veteran impact player will almost certainly demand separation from Kuminga.
“Everyone is making decisions right now, whether it’s about future draft picks or current players,” Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy said Monday at his pre-draft press conference. It’s good that the phones are ringing and there is interest in our guys. This is a good sign of the level and quality they are at.
“But it doesn’t mean we’re too involved in it.”
Last season with the Warriors, Kuminga averaged 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 74 games (46 starts).
His unique athleticism and youthful energy bring something new to the Warriors, and it would seemingly take a long time for them to throw that away.
