2023-06-26 14:21:00
Before the 2023 Draft, we heard more the name of Jonathan Kuminga than that of the potential pick of the Warriors. Normal, the hour was with the transfers on the side of San Francisco. But for the moment, the Kuminga file is no longer at the center of the table, at least pending the evolution of that of Draymond Green.
In San Francisco at the end of June, the weather is cool but the atmosphere is not looking good. Normal, before this Draft, Jonathan Kuminga was in the mouth of all GMs with a higher pick than the Warriors. An exchange between the two could happen at any time before June 22., enough to worry the young player of the Warriors. His place is in the hot seat, and Golden State already has other priorities for this summer transfer window. However, in the absence of executives, Kumingance has produced some great perfs: enough to stir up the desires of interested franchises, but also to keep hope in him and his development. The boy is good. Awaiting progress during the Free Agency on his playing position, Jonathan is yellow, waits wisely, but is still in San Francisco.
???? The Warriors have calmed the rumors around Jonathan Kuminga.
He is no longer available…until the situation becomes clear around Draymond Green. Priority.
In the event of Draymond’s extension, and depending on the amount, the Kuminga file will be reopened… or not. pic.twitter.com/nWrEwbF365
— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) June 26, 2023
The only nuisance keeping Jonathan Kuminga at the moment is caused by the Draymond Green file. A week ago, DG declined its player option, making him an unrestricted free agent. The Warriors therefore have less leverage over keeping and extending their lieutenant. And in addition, the transfer of Chris Paul to San Francisco has shaken up the salary cap : we feel from here that the accountant is pulling his hair out. The priority is therefore put on Green and his extension, at the best possible price to keep quality backups at his post. The equation is simple for Kuminga: if Dray leaves or stays cheaply, he can stay too. We therefore hope that the Warriors will find the right arguments to settle with Draymond Green and thus keep one of their nuggets supposed to take over.
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