Warriors Could Add $100 Million Star in Jordan Poole-Like Role This Offseason

Kuminga is nearing the end of his rookie contract and will be a restricted free agent this summer. In theory, the Warriors could force him to come back by matching any offer he signs with another team, but he is clearly (and rightfully) on the outs with the organization, so bringing him back would just make for an awkward locker room. 

Rather than letting him walk for nothing, the most logical offseason move would be for the Warriors to conduct a sign-and-trade.

Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz recently built a trade that would allow the Warriors to unload Kuminga and add a solid player in return. 

Full Mock Trade Details:

Warriors Receive: Anfernee Simons

Trail Blazers Receive: Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody

Simons is not quite the defender that either Moody or Kuminga is, but he is a much better scorer and shooter. A lineup of Simons, Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and Brandin Podziemski would be very well-rounded, and Quinten Post, Gui Santos, and Buddy Hield would make a solid bench unit, especially if free agents Gary Payton II and Kevon Looney return.

However, Moody has quickly endeared himself to the Warriors, especially Draymond Green, for his defensive versatility. Would Golden State be willing to part with him? He is on a tradeable contract, but unlike Kuminga, seems to be in good standing with the organization.

The Warriors won a title in 2022 with Jordan Poole playing an identical role to the spot Simons would fill in the rotation, so the Warriors could return to that scheme if their postseason run fizzles out. For now, though, Golden State should stay the course.