Jonathan Kuminga is entering restricted free agency with aspirations of becoming an All-Star, though he has struggled for consistency with the Golden State Warriors under Steve Kerr, who prefers him as a defensive piece rather than a primary scorer. While cap space is limited this offseason and the Brooklyn Nets are not expected to pursue him, the Warriors are unlikely to let him leave without a sign-and-trade, complicated by base year compensation rules. Ultimately, re-signing with the Warriors may be the best option for Kuminga, who averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists last season.
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Damian Lillard has signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, which includes a player option for the 2027-28 season and a no-trade clause, while he recovers from a torn Achilles that will sideline him for the 2025-26 season. After requesting a trade, Lillard was moved to the Milwaukee Bucks, who utilized the waive-and-stretch provision on his contract, allowing him to potentially reunite with the Blazers in the future. Need More Context? 🔎
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