
The Golden State Warriors officially have a losing record after their loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. At 11-12, the Warriors are already 3.5 games back from the Western Conference’s 6th seed. Changes to the roster seem inevitable, and it might finally be time for Jonathan Kuminga’s Warriors exit.
Kuminga started the season on the first team, but has since been struggling. The forward’s minutes played have been falling consistently, and his numbers have also dropped as a result. After a season of turmoil last year, the prediction and betting markets suggest his time might finally be up.
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The Kuminga situation doesn’t seem like it’s about quality or skill anymore. He is as disgruntled as a player can be within a franchise. And it makes sense for the Warriors to cash in on the 23-year-old while teams still believe they can develop his talent.
Kuminga is averaging 13.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, but he is capable of so much more. A 6’7 wing that can score is a valuable commodity, although the Warriors may not get maximum value in return. If they can get some shooting and defense in return, though, that might be more than enough.

Golden State has been linked with actively seeking a move for Herb Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans. And using Kuminga in such a trade might ensure it actually happens. At this point, no NBA fan would confidently bet on Kuminga staying with the Warriors beyond this season.
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