3 offseason moves the Golden State Warriors should avoid

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Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors.

Will the Golden State Warriors move on from Jonathan Kuminga this offseason? /

2. Letting Jonathan Kuminga Go

As the Warriors aim to secure a higher draft pick this year, rumors have emerged suggesting that the team may be willing to part ways with Jonathan Kuminga. Another Golden State youngster whose future in the team is uncertain, but in contrast to Poole the 20-year-old was in and out of Steve Kerr’s rotation at the beginning of the season.

When finally given the chance, Kuminga showed great improvement on both ends of the court which made Kerr’s decision to axe him from the team’s playoff rotation even more unexpected. Trading ‘JK’ for a higher draft pick would be a risky move for the Warriors, considering the potential need for additional development time, as seen with the second pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, James Wiseman. Most importantly, it wouldn’t necessarily mean improving the team’s roster to a championship contender status.

Given promising signs on both ends, with enough time Kuminga can improve to be a valuable two-way threat. It would be futile business to let him go at this stage, though it wouldn’t be a complete surprise if Dunleavy and the front office do choose to make a move. The Warriors dynasty is clearly on its final run and building a contending team around their veteran core seems like a higher priority than developing young players.

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