Golden State Warriors Star Floated as Commerce Choice for Division Rival

The Golden State Warriors have determined to not transfer their younger expertise this offseason for a longtime second possibility subsequent to Steph Curry.

Whereas the Warriors reportedly spoke with the LA Clippers a few sign-up and commerce possibility for Paul George earlier than his max cope with the Philadelphia 76ers, their refusal to deal Jonathan Kuminga or Brandin Podziemski ended any risk let this occur. Golden State’s pursuit of Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen adopted an identical route.

If Golden State decides to maneuver Kuminga in some unspecified time in the future this season, Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes has floated the Clippers as a potential vacation spot.

By way of Hughes: “Somebody has to supply the principle wage leverage in a possible Kawhi Leonard commerce, however Andrew Wiggins and his $26.3 million determine wouldn’t be the important thing piece in such a deal. If the Clips wish to transfer Leonard, which is only hypothetical at this level, a prospect with some star potential must be the centerpiece.

As Hughes says, this can be a hypothetical situation, however an fascinating one nonetheless.

The vary of outcomes for the Clippers this season is extensive. Would they wish to make a cope with Leonard in the event that they had been hovering across the play-in in February? It appears unlikely, however as Hughes said, a bit like Kuminga ought to be within the return.

For Golden State, would they half with Kuminga for a participant who hasn’t completed a playoff run wholesome because the bubble? That is additionally unlikely, nevertheless it’s an unpredictable league.

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