Jonathan Kuminga heads into restricted free company with visions nonetheless of changing into an All-Star, sources inform The Athletic. Kuminga has struggled to be a constant contributor for the Golden State Warriors below Steve Kerr. Kuminga desires to be an on-ball 20-point per recreation scorer, whereas Kerr has wished him to be a connector and key defensive piece and likes to check him to Shawn Marion. Kuminga has been an ungainly match with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Inexperienced as a result of an absence of spacing and fewer alternatives for him on the ball.
However sources additionally say there is not an irreconcilable persona conflict between Kuminga and both Kerr or the group.
There’s a dearth of cap area accessible this offseason and the Brooklyn Nets are usually not anticipated to have Kuminga of their plans. Brooklyn may as an alternative be a facilitator for multi-team commerce situations.
The Warriors are unlikely to permit Kuminga to depart in restricted free company with out some return again within the type of a sign-and-trade. However base yr compensation complicates any deal as any incoming wage for the Warriors in return for Kuminga will solely rely as 50 p.c of his outgoing wage.
Crew sources have hinted that essentially the most pragmatic state of affairs for all events is for Kuminga to get his massive contract by re-signing with the Warriors, figuring out whether or not he may reach a featured position, after which discovering a workable commerce down the highway. Sources additionally inform The Athletic that Kuminga hasn’t dominated out a return to the Warriors.
Kuminga, who’s represented by Aaron Turner, averaged 15.3 factors, 4.6 rebounds and a pair of.2 assists this previous season in 24.3 minutes throughout 47 video games.