Although the Lakers are intrigued by Jonathan Kuminga, the Warriors have “made it clear” that Los Angeles doesn’t have any players they covet, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, who reports (via Twitter) that no offers have been made and the two teams aren’t having active discussions about the former lottery pick.
Siegel hears the Warriors continue to look for an upgrade on the wing using Kuminga’s outgoing salary for matching purposes (Twitter link). He claims that even if the Lakers offered their lone tradable first-round pick for the 23-year-old, the Warriors still wouldn’t make a deal with their division rivals, since Golden State isn’t interested in any of L.A.’s players.
Kuminga recently suffered a bone bruise in his left knee. There’s currently no timeline for his return, though it isn’t believed to be a long-term injury.
Here are a few more trade rumors from around the NBA:
- A report earlier this month indicated that the Pelicans held some interest in Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, who is out at least three weeks due to a left elbow sprain. However, Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Twitter link) cites a source who says the two clubs aren’t engaged in talks regarding the two-time All-Star “despite consistent speculation to the contrary.”
- The Pistons have shown a willingness to listen to offers for Jaden Ivey, according to Siegel. While it would take a “substantial upgrade” for Detroit to part with the fourth-year guard, Siegel hears the Pistons are looking for help on the wing, noting that they’ve recently been linked to Pelicans forward Herbert Jones. The fifth overall pick of the 2022 draft, Ivey is averaging a career-low 17.0 minutes per game (through 29 appearances) ahead of restricted free agency.
- Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca takes a look at what moves the Raptors might make ahead of the February 5 deadline, writing that the most likely outcome appears to be dipping below the luxury tax line while simultaneously looking for depth at center. Lewenberg lists Daniel Gafford, Goga Bitadze and Day’Ron Sharpe as a few names Toronto has been keeping an eye on.
Curry for Reaves, the matching salaries and a first and be done with it!!! Curry to the Lakers needs to happen like yesterday.
Hells yeah!!! Throw in graymond too for the fun of it. Gut those warriors and gut them now! Better to get it over with quick than suffer a slow and painful death.
It’s hard to feel bad for the warriors.
Cuz they were so good?
Bron to San Fran This off season, MLE. That old a** Houston Rocket team flashbacks. Chuck, Hakeem, Clyde, Pippen.
Steph, Jimmy, Bron, Green and Horford will definitely win the title. (Sarcasm).
The trade deadline is going to be very boring this year
Kerr is destroying the teams chances this year. 4th game he forfeited by sitting out the starting lineup. I will be glad when he is gone. No other coach forfeited games like he does.
They’re old. You need to look after those guys in hope they’re firing come playoffs.
It’s hard to be a fan when Kerr is giving away games. He over protective of players and gives other players too much restrictions. No need to make any trades because they are too old to win a championship.