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Where will Jonathan Kuminga be traded? NBA experts share predictions
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Jonathan Kuminga has officially requested out of Golden State after the 23-year-old forward became eligible for trade on Jan. 15.
Kuminga has missed the last 13 games for the Warriors due to injury, and, more recently for a "coach's decision." He hasn't played a game for the team since Dec. 18 against the Phoenix Suns , when he tallied two points and four rebounds in nine minutes of action.
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Kuminga, looking to close this chapter in the Bay Area after four seasons with the Warriors , asked to be traded just hours after the the team was allowed to make a move, according to ESPN.
The Congolese prospect signed a short, two-year extension for $46.8 million, which included a team option for next season, just before the start of the current season, following an impasse with the team.
Following his demand to play elsewhere, the Warriors and Kuminga look to see where the No. 7 pick of the 2021 NBA Draft will land.
USA TODAY Sports experts , as well as NBA insiders and analysts from other publications and networks, have shared their predictions and expectations on where Kuminga might end up. Here's what they think.
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Jonathan Kuminga trade rumors: Expert picks for possible trades
Kuminga has been rumored to be linked to multiple organizations. Multiple outlets, including ESPN and the New York Post have reported the Brooklyn Nets as a potential trade suitor. Also in the mix for the Kuminga sweepstakes are the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers , according to The Athletic ,.
Here are experts predictions on the top trade landing spots for Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga. Teams are listed in order of experts' picks from most likely to least likely.
USA TODAY Sports
CBS Sports
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Sacramento Kings
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Los Angeles Lakers
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Brooklyn Nets
Bleacher Report
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Brooklyn Nets
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Dallas Mavericks
Jonathan Kuminga stats
So far, Kuminga has appeared in 18 games – including starting the first 12 games for the Warriors − where he averaged 11.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists. He shot 43% from the field, 32% on three-pointers and 74% at the free throw line.
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