LAS VEGAS – The Lakers want Jonathan Kuminga. Jonathan Kuminga also wants to become a Laker. Jonathan Kuminga and the Lakers are working on playing together this season, but are still separated over the amount of money. Getty Images But as of Wednesday afternoon, more than a week after the start of free agency, the … Read more
The Golden State Warriors are stuck in the worst position a team can be in. The team is too good to be in the running for the top pick, but not good enough to be a true contender. The team has been locked in a holding pattern with unhappy forward Jonathan Kuminga, and also recently … Read more
Jimmy Butler’s season is over. His painful-looking collapse in the third quarter of Golden State’s win Monday night over the visiting Miami Heat was caused by the sudden kerplosion of his right ACL, a crisis that will require surgery and then many months of recovery. This stinks for Butler, who is now facing the most … Read more
The NBA, with its constant roster movement, has a myriad of systems in place to somewhat limit trades and player acquisitions. One of the foundational pieces to that effect is the different extension dates that decide how long players cannot be moved. To that extent, January 15 becomes a vitally important day in the NBA … Read more
A Potential Package Deal in Sacramento The Sacramento Kings are reportedly exploring the possibility of landing both Russell Westbrook and Jonathan Kuminga this offseason. According to hosts Dave Carmichael and Jason Ross on The Dave Carmichael Show (Sactown Sports 1140 AM), the two players might come as a package. “We do know this—for the Westbrook … Read more
The standoff between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors continues to drag on, creating uncertainty for both sides as the fresh season approaches. While the Warriors haven’t actively pursued keeping their young forward, they’re also not making it easy for him to leave. The situation becomes even more complex because Golden State holds the … Read more
The New Orleans Pelicans are searching for ways to upgrade their roster this offseason, and one of their top targets is Jonathan Kuminga. While adding Kuminga would be a significant boost for the Pelicans, the team faces major hurdles due to its current salary-cap situation. With most of their roster locked into big contracts, the … Read more