Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal
Well, Kuminga seems to want to be traded. That’s as good of a starting point here as any.
Who could blame him? This is a recent lottery pick. Kuminga has not gotten the opportunities that typically come with that territory. A change of scenery may benefit both teams.
Meanwhile, Caruso is a fantastic player. This is one of the very best defensive guards in the NBA. He would surely find a meaningful role on the Warriors from day one.
Of course, he’s also substantially older than Kuminga. A straight Kuminga-for-Caruso swap would shortchange the Warriors.
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With that in mind, the Warriors nab Portland’s unprotected first in next year’s draft here. If it’s a high pick, they may get what they wanted in the first place.