Post#450 » by DAWill1128 » Thu Jul 10, 2025 11:55 pm
Considering how quickly guys started signing deals at the beginning of free agency, is the NBA offseason basically on hold with this Kuminga situation?
The reason I am asking is that a number of teams have been speculating on a Kuminga sign and trade. Brooklyn, Washington, Chicago, Miami, Millwaukee, New Orleans, Portland, Sacramento. I am going to assume teams have put out offers which we or they have balked at. But considering the Warriors' situation, a number of teams might be hoping the Warriors fold.
Horford, while he may have a handshake deal with us, may also be wondering how the Kuminga situation plays out. If we were to not get some help in the form of a Kuminga trade, he may look at the Warriors as non-contenders and opt to retire or sign elsewhere. Horford is the top remaining free agent, so his potential retirement is holding up the market for other bigs.
Depending on where Horford signs might dictate which teams can offer guys like Beal in a buyout or Brogdon more lucrative deals. Both guys seem to be eyeing the Warriors MLE and a spot at SG, but probably only under the circumstances do they not sign and take that money. Beal and Brogdon seem to be the big remaining fish at guard, with Beal at the top. After those two guys, it's guys hoping to get some of the MLE, followed by minimum guys looking for a roster spot.
You have to think once this Kuminga domino falls, things will get rolling again.