Clippers Likely Would Have Traded Paul George To Warriors If Jonathan Kuminga Was Offered

[RealGM Wiretap]

The LA Clippers likely would have agreed to a Paul George trade with the Golden State Warriors if Jonathan Kuminga was offered, reports Sam Amick of The Athletic. Kuminga was discussed in some scenarios, but the Warriors later pulled him off the table. Kuminga was the only young player on the Warriors that the Clippers viewed as a potential star. 

Brandin Podziemski was also on the Clippers' wish list, but he also wasn't made available by the Warriors. 

The most realistic offer for the Clippers was Andrew Wiggins, Chris Paul, Moses Moody and a first round pick for George. The total cost of that deal would have been approximately $110 million when factoring in second-apron luxury tax penalties. 

Via Sam Amick/The Athletic

[SpreeS]

So offer was Wiggs/Paul/Moody/1st rnd pick

Wiggs 26/28/30 mln next 3y
Moody on rookie deal 6mln (new contract 3y/39mln)
Paul - would be released
1st rnd pick

With Moody and Wiggs on the board, LAC wouldn't sign Jones and Batum (both 14mln per year) and need to trade Tucker 11mln contract. LAC would be under 1st Apron.

Zubac/Wiggs/Mann/Powell/Harden
Zubac/Kawhi/Wiggs/Powell/Harden

They didn't it b/c of they play in one division.

[JMAC3]

So offer was Wiggs/Paul/Moody/1st rnd pick

Wiggs 26/28/30 mln next 3y
Moody on rookie deal 6mln (new contract 3y/39mln)
Paul - would be released
1st rnd pick

With Moody and Wiggs on the board, LAC wouldn't sign Jones and Batum (both 14mln per year) and need to trade Tucker 11mln contract. LAC would be under 1st Apron.

Zubac/Wiggs/Mann/Powell/Harden
Zubac/Kawhi/Wiggs/Powell/Harden

They didn't it b/c of they play in one division.

That and the package sucked for a top 25 player in the league. How dare they not turn the Warriors into title contenders so they can get Moses Moody.

[SpreeS]

So offer was Wiggs/Paul/Moody/1st rnd pick

Wiggs 26/28/30 mln next 3y
Moody on rookie deal 6mln (new contract 3y/39mln)
Paul - would be released
1st rnd pick

With Moody and Wiggs on the board, LAC wouldn't sign Jones and Batum (both 14mln per year) and need to trade Tucker 11mln contract. LAC would be under 1st Apron.

Zubac/Wiggs/Mann/Powell/Harden
Zubac/Kawhi/Wiggs/Powell/Harden

They didn't it b/c of they play in one division.

That and the package sucked for a top 25 player in the league. How dare they not turn the Warriors into title contenders so they can get Moses Moody.

Its between nothing or this package. Its not about TOP25 player.

[JMAC3]

So offer was Wiggs/Paul/Moody/1st rnd pick

Wiggs 26/28/30 mln next 3y
Moody on rookie deal 6mln (new contract 3y/39mln)
Paul - would be released
1st rnd pick

With Moody and Wiggs on the board, LAC wouldn't sign Jones and Batum (both 14mln per year) and need to trade Tucker 11mln contract. LAC would be under 1st Apron.

Zubac/Wiggs/Mann/Powell/Harden
Zubac/Kawhi/Wiggs/Powell/Harden

They didn't it b/c of they play in one division.

That and the package sucked for a top 25 player in the league. How dare they not turn the Warriors into title contenders so they can get Moses Moody.

Its between nothing or this package. Its not about TOP25 player.

So if Steph said I want to go play with LeBron and AD and the Lakers offered you Rui and 1st rounder you would do it because that's better than nothing?

[SpreeS]

That and the package sucked for a top 25 player in the league. How dare they not turn the Warriors into title contenders so they can get Moses Moody.

Its between nothing or this package. Its not about TOP25 player.

So if Steph said I want to go play with LeBron and AD and the Lakers offered you Rui and 1st rounder you would do it because that's better than nothing?

You don’t get it, yes?

[JJ_PR]

Huge blunder by the Warriors here. Kuminga is a decent prospect, but Paul George puts them in contender status.