Welp, Kuminga just got offered a lot of money. Where does he end up?

[Yuma]

I want nothing to do with Kuminga. If anyone ends up locked in for $20+ million a year over 3-4 years then they'll regret it.

Kuminga is a tweener who doesn't fill any needs and has too much of an ego to risk our future on.

I just keep thinking is he that player that makes this team playoff worthy. I really don't think so. I think we have a better chance of hoping Green becomes more efficient.

 

[Carolinacacti]

More bang for the buck with ONeal

 

[Mainstreet]

Report, Kuminga's agent is prepared to take the qualifying offer.

If correct, this is likely when a trade happens… or not.

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[Ronin]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25250768-jonathan-kuminga-has-fielded-interest-teams-other-suns-and-kings-agent-says

 

[Covert Rain]

Report, Kuminga's agent is prepared to take the qualifying offer.

If correct, this is likely when a trade happens… or not.

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His camp has been signaling this is what they will do if they don't get what they want. He kind of has to move on this now that the season is fast approaching. Tired of this being a story though. Hope he just makes a decision and gets on with it.

 

[Mainstreet]

His camp has been signaling this is what they will do if they don't get what they want. He kind of has to move on this now that the season is fast approaching. Tired of this being a story though. Hope he just makes a decision and gets on with it.

Yes, if Kuminga takes the Qualifying offer, he will be an Unrestricted Free Agent next offseason.

They will risk losing him for nothing.

If they are unsure about keeping him, they might trade him for lesser value than they want, based on the premise, something is better than nothing.

 

[Ronin]

Suns Have More Competition for Jonathan Kuminga

The Phoenix Suns aren't the only team looking to add the restricted free agent.

www.si.com

 

[Ronin]

"My heart goes out to him" - Kevin Johnson says he can relate to what Jonathan Kuminga is going through right now

Kevin Johnson recalls his Cleveland struggles while offering Jonathan Kuminga advice on staying ready for opportunity.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Yuma]

"My heart goes out to him" - Kevin Johnson says he can relate to what Jonathan Kuminga is going through right now

Kevin Johnson recalls his Cleveland struggles while offering Jonathan Kuminga advice on staying ready for opportunity.

sports.yahoo.com

Looks like Sacramento is offering the most. I'm hoping it stays that way.

 

[Mainstreet]

Kuminga stays with the Warriors for now. It looks like Golden State paid him more to keep the team option.

He agrees to a two-year, $48.5 million contract.

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[Mainstreet]

An ESPN article on the Warriors trying to solve the Jonathan Kuminga puzzle.

Jimmy Butler, Steve Kerr and the Warriors' quest to solve the Jonathan Kuminga puzzle

Butler has taken on a mentorship role with Kuminga, who is still trying to find his role with the Warriors after a tumultuous summer.

www.espn.com

 

[Hoop Head]

An ESPN article on the Warriors trying to solve the Jonathan Kuminga puzzle.

Jimmy Butler, Steve Kerr and the Warriors' quest to solve the Jonathan Kuminga puzzle

Butler has taken on a mentorship role with Kuminga, who is still trying to find his role with the Warriors after a tumultuous summer.

www.espn.com

So grateful we didn't bring him in. He has talent but seemingly lacks the ability to be a positive force consistently. Maybe he needs to go to a losing situation to learn how good he's had it.

 

[Mainstreet]

So grateful we didn't bring him in. He has talent but seemingly lacks the ability to be a positive force consistently. Maybe he needs to go to a losing situation to learn how good he's had it.

I thought I would keep this thread updated to see how it turns out.

At the moment, keeping Allen and O'Neale seems like the right strategy for the Suns.

If Steve Kerr, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green can't get the best out of him, it begs the question, who can?

 

[JCSunsfan]

I thought I would keep this thread updated to see how it turns out.

At the moment, keeping Allen and O'Neale seems like the right strategy for the Suns.

If Steve Kerr, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green can't get the best out of him, it begs the question, who can?

Yep. This turned out well for us.

 

[Russ Smith]

I thought I would keep this thread updated to see how it turns out.

At the moment, keeping Allen and O'Neale seems like the right strategy for the Suns.

If Steve Kerr, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green can't get the best out of him, it begs the question, who can?

he got off to a great start, rebounding better, playing within the system, but he has backslid and then hurt the knee. The big issue he has is when Moody came back it was apparent they're better with Moody on the court than they are with Kuminga.

He has a role but it doesn't appear to be the role he wants, and my guess is they can apparently trade him in january and will attempt to do so again.

They've had an insane early schedule they've already played 12 road games, at the time they played their 12th, Houston had played 12 total games. I think 12 of the first 17 were on the road, in 29 days or something like that. Perfect time for a young guy like Kuminga to take the role he wanted as they have to rest the veterans, especially with Butler having back spasms, and Curry being sick. Didn't happen

 

[Mainstreet]

It makes sense the Suns would have less interest in Jonathan Kuminga now, without him being on a reasonable 4 year contract.

Also, he seems to have fallen out of favor with the Warriors.

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[Yuma]

It makes sense the Suns would have less interest in Jonathan Kuminga now, without him being on a reasonable 4 year contract.

Also, he seems to have fallen out of favor with the Warriors.

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Opposing quotes. I hope they don't get Kuminga because they will have to overpay. We need value guys right now. Plus we have to pay Gillespie and Williams.

 

[Mainstreet]

Opposing quotes. I hope they don't get Kuminga because they will have to overpay. We need value guys right now. Plus we have to pay Gillespie and Williams.

My guess is the Suns interest in trading for Kuminga has passed unless they are a third team in a trade.

 

[JCSunsfan]

My guess is the Suns interest in trading for Kuminga has passed unless they are a third team in a trade.

Why in the world would we want that guy? This team is built on hard-working, defensive dogs with great locker room chemistry. Kuminga is the opposite of all that.

 

[Mainstreet]

Why in the world would we want that guy? This team is built on hard-working, defensive dogs with great locker room chemistry. Kuminga is the opposite of all that.

The Suns interest in Kuminga likely waned with his new contract with the Warriors.

However, if there is a multi-team trade, it's possible the Suns could be a third party in a trade involving him.

 

[JCSunsfan]

The Suns interest in Kuminga likely waned with his new contract with the Warriors.

However, if there is a multi-team trade, it's possible the Suns could be a third party in a trade involving him.

Kuminga's presence on this team would be a negative. I would rather spend minutes and energy developing Fleming than having Kuminga in the way. I don't want him at all.

 

[Phrazbit]

If Kuminga were on this roster with all our current players I don't think he'd even be in the rotation, trading for him makes zero sense.

 

[JCSunsfan]

The Suns interest in Kuminga likely waned with his new contract with the Warriors.

However, if there is a multi-team trade, it's possible the Suns could be a third party in a trade involving him.

OK. As long as we don't get Kuminga out of that deal.

 

[JCSunsfan]

If Kuminga were on this roster with all our current players I don't think he'd even be in the rotation, trading for him makes zero sense.

I think you might be right.

 

[Ronin]

Suns Jonathan Kuminga trade rumor saga finally gets an update

Reports indicate the Phoenix Suns may be pulling back from the interest they showed in Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga last summer.

valleyofthesuns.com