The Lakers are ‘monitoring’ Jonathan Cumminga’s situation after offseason interest
One of the main names circulating in NBA trade rumors as the deadline approaches is the Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Cumminga. Kuminga will definitely be moved by the deadlineaccording to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, it remains to be seen which team and for what package in exchange for the Warriors.
With the trade deadline less than a month away, a surprising team was discovered as a potential suitor for Jonathan Cumminga in Los Angeles Lakersaccording to NBA insider Jake Fisher. The Lakers reportedly registered interest in a Cummings trade in the offseason, and continued to monitor his situation with the Warriors through the regular season.
Kuminga would certainly be an upgrade on the wings for the Lakers, but they still have a couple of issues preventing them from executing a major deal on timereports Siegel. The Lakers don’t have many first-round picks to include in any potential trade, and they don’t have much else in the way of attractive assets that other teams would want.
Realistically, moving an expiring contract or two while preserving cap space for the upcoming offseason is the most likely outcome for the Lakers at the deadline.
All eyes will continue to be on the Warriors, albeit in anticipation of the Cummings situation being finally resolved. During the offseason, Kuminga and the front office were at odds over the details of the contract extension, and the deal was finally done right when training camp opened.
He also fell out of the team’s rotation again and hasn’t played a game since December 18. many teams interested in trading Kuming. He appeared in 18 games, including 12 starts, while averaging 11.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists while shooting 43.1 percent from the field.
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