Who Wants Jonathan Kuminga?

Post #1 » by **gswhoops** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:20 pm

Kuminga has gotten two straight DNP-CDs in must win games, and Kerr has gotten increasingly agitated when asked about why JK isn't playing. It's been an up and down relationship, but unless something changes in the playoffs, it seems pretty clear that both Kerr and Kuminga are ready to go their separate ways.

Anyone interested in Kuminga and willing to offer something (anything) useful in a S&T?

parsnips33 · Post #2 » by **parsnips33** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:23 pm

Been waiting for this thread, need to know what our options are

BlazersBroncos · Post #3 » by **BlazersBroncos** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:23 pm

I think the shine has worn off in a big way on Kuminga. He just isnt a smart basketball player. The comparison has been made before but he is a sort of poor mans Corey Maggette.

Maybe a S&T w/ CHI for Vucevic? But IDK if the Bulls would want money committed to both Kuminga and Pat.

Post #4 » by **gswhoops** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:23 pm

parsnips33 wrote:Been waiting for this thread, need to know what our options are

Not expecting much TBH. Probably a TPE and a couple of 2nds or a heavily protected 1st.

Post #5 » by **gswhoops** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:25 pm

BlazersBroncos wrote:I think the shine has worn off in a big way on Kuminga. He just isnt a smart basketball player. The comparison has been made before but he is a sort of poor mans Corey Maggette.

Maybe a S&T w/ CHI for Vucevic? But IDK if the Bulls would want money committed to both Kuminga and Pat.

Yeah he's a frustrating player to watch. Talent and athleticism oozing out of his ears, but can't and/or won't do the things he needs to in order to capitalize on it.

ReggiesKnicks · Post #6 » by **ReggiesKnicks** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:31 pm

He is a RFA. He will have no value.

Godaddycurse · Post #7 » by **Godaddycurse** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:32 pm

I think brooklyn should offers him a big prove it contract (ie later yrs unguaranteed) and dare GSW to match

Godaddycurse · Post #8 » by **Godaddycurse** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:33 pm

gswhoops wrote:
parsnips33 wrote:Been waiting for this thread, need to know what our options are

Not expecting much TBH. Probably a TPE and a couple of 2nds or a heavily protected 1st.

Typically you get draft assets for eating contracts in return. To get TPE you often have to pay the 2nd(s), not receive them. Team with capspace would just offer sheet him and dare you to match

Post #9 » by **Mavrelous** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:35 pm

Godaddycurse wrote:
gswhoops wrote:
parsnips33 wrote:Been waiting for this thread, need to know what our options are

Not expecting much TBH. Probably a TPE and a couple of 2nds or a heavily protected 1st.

Typically you get draft assets for eating contracts in return. To get TPE you often have to pay the 2nd(s), not receive them. Team with capspace would just offer sheet him and dare you to match

Being RFA changes the calculus IMO...

parsnips33 · Post #10 » by **parsnips33** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:35 pm

gswhoops wrote:
parsnips33 wrote:Been waiting for this thread, need to know what our options are

Not expecting much TBH. Probably a TPE and a couple of 2nds or a heavily protected 1st.

TPE they can use to add another mid-sized contract? Or would it just be to cut salary?

Post #11 » by **Mavrelous** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:37 pm

Godaddycurse wrote:I think brooklyn should offers him a big prove it contract (ie later yrs unguaranteed) and dare GSW to match

Yep, I think 35M will put the Warriors at the 2nd Apron, and they would need to re-sign Looney and GPII + add depth, they will think long and hard about it.

Godaddycurse · Post #12 » by **Godaddycurse** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:37 pm

Mavrelous wrote:
Godaddycurse wrote:
gswhoops wrote:Not expecting much TBH. Probably a TPE and a couple of 2nds or a heavily protected 1st.

Typically you get draft assets for eating contracts in return. To get TPE you often have to pay the 2nd(s), not receive them. Team with capspace would just offer sheet him and dare you to match

Being RFA changes the calculus IMO...

Normally it would but in this case the relationship is really turmoil.. almost like ayton and phoenix and we saw how that worked out for phoenix

Post #13 » by **Mavrelous** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:38 pm

Godaddycurse wrote:
Mavrelous wrote:
Godaddycurse wrote:
Typically you get draft assets for eating contracts in return. To get TPE you often have to pay the 2nd(s), not receive them. Team with capspace would just offer sheet him and dare you to match

Being RFA changes the calculus IMO...

Normally it would but in this case the relationship is really turmoil.. almost like ayton and phoenix and we saw how that worked out for phoenix

Dunleavy is a punk, he held up the Klay S&T to extort another 2nd from the Mavs, he will pull every dirty trick...

jayjaysee · Post #14 » by **jayjaysee** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 4:55 pm

For fun? I was offering Dallas’ two firsts for Kuminga six months ago but a lot has changed..

Kuminga to Dallas
Gafford to GSW
Martin to any third team

Depending on the contract Kuminga gets, you send Powell (or Prosper) to the third/fourth team.. or GSW sends a vet min to that team.. just to get around BYC type restrictions?

Dallas isn’t spending over the first apron next season anyways.

Post #15 » by **Snakebites** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 5:03 pm

Pistons already have multiple young players in his role who we’re also hoping learn how to shoot.

Adding Kuminga would really make it a mess.

Like most teams I think our interest would have been much higher a year ago. Our teams situation, depth chart, and Kuminga’s value have all changed a lot in that team.

eminence · Post #16 » by **eminence** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 5:08 pm

No interest from this Utah fan.

Best I can imagine is a TPE or a workable overpaid bench player.

Post #17 » by **gswhoops** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 5:11 pm

Godaddycurse wrote:I think brooklyn should offers him a big prove it contract (ie later yrs unguaranteed) and dare GSW to match

This also seems like a realistic possibility. I doubt we would match

Post #18 » by **gswhoops** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 5:11 pm

jayjaysee wrote:For fun? I was offering Dallas’ two firsts for Kuminga six months ago but a lot has changed..

Kuminga to Dallas
Gafford to GSW
Martin to any third team

Depending on the contract Kuminga gets, you send Powell (or Prosper) to the third/fourth team.. or GSW sends a vet min to that team.. just to get around BYC type restrictions?

Dallas isn’t spending over the first apron next season anyways.

Would take this deal in a nanosecond

eminence · Post #19 » by **eminence** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 5:14 pm

Would Washington be interested in Kuminga? Smart's on a 1 year deal.

BlazersBroncos · Post #20 » by **BlazersBroncos** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 5:26 pm

gswhoops wrote:
jayjaysee wrote:For fun? I was offering Dallas’ two firsts for Kuminga six months ago but a lot has changed..

Kuminga to Dallas
Gafford to GSW
Martin to any third team

Depending on the contract Kuminga gets, you send Powell (or Prosper) to the third/fourth team.. or GSW sends a vet min to that team.. just to get around BYC type restrictions?

Dallas isn’t spending over the first apron next season anyways.

Would take this deal in a nanosecond

Ya I would be shocked if he returns a player of Gafford's caliber. This would be a dream for GSW.