Finally there is news. Has Westbrook been delayed by Kumingga?

If you want to ask who the best defensive player in the NBA offseason this year, it must be Kumingga.

Kuminga doesn't move, and the entire warriors can't move. The Warriors have negotiated four players, but they can only reach an oral agreement, because whether Horford, Melton, Seth Curry or Payton Jr., they have to wait until Kumingga’s matter is resolved before signing.

Today's news, Kumingga has not communicated with the Warriors for several weeks, and it seems that the deadlock will continue.

But in fact, Kumingga is not only defending the Warriors, but Westbrook.

Kuminga, what does it have to do with Westbrook? This has to be said of Westbrook's dilemma this summer.

Break out of the contract with the Nuggets. Westbrook originally wanted to strive for a new contract with his average of 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists last season. It would be better to have an annual salary of tens of millions and not get a basic salary.

As a result, Westbrook has not been able to sign a new team so far, and the NBA free agent market has been open for more than a month this summer.

In fact, there are fewer and fewer choices left for Westbrook now. The Heat's team structure has been completed and he will not be given a contract. The Rockets are full, and the Celtics have no salary space. After walking around, the King is the most likely person to sign Westbrook.

However, the "scandal" between the King and Westbrook has been spread for so long, but there is no actual trend. The biggest difference may be in the appearance time.

According to Kings host Allen Stiles in the program "Sactown Sports 1140", Westbrook wants more playing time, which is difficult for the king to satisfy.

The Kings have signed Schroeder and are basically sure that Schroeder will be the main controller of the new season. Westbrook can only be Schroeder's substitute, or be the No. 2 position next to Schroeder.

But Westbrook has always maintained close contact with the King. According to ESPN famous reporter Tim McMahon, Westbrook is most likely to sign the King, and the possibility of returning to the Thunder or the Nuggets is very low.

In addition to having differences in playing time, the Kings are also waiting for Kuminga. They want Kuminga and want to send Munch away.

According to Evan SIdery, a well-known NBA reporter, the deadlock in Kumingga has completely hindered the development of the NBA free agent market this summer.

The King gave Kumingga a quotation of $63 million in three years, hoping to get Kumingga with a trade with the Warriors with Monk and a protected first-round pick.

, and sending away Monk is an important step for the King to introduce Westbrook. After all, the King is now crowded with people in the backcourt and has 8 defenders.

"You can't convince me that Westbrook rejected other teams to wait for the Kings to send one of the eight defenders away," Allen Stiles said.

In short, the king is currently determined to get Kumingga, but he has been unable to reach an agreement with the Warriors, so Westbrook's signing is delayed.

The longer the time is, the more unfavorable it is for Westbrook, because he really does not have a very good market. It would be a pity if he faded out of the NBA like this.

A while ago, Paul George also talked about Westbrook on his podcast:

"I support Westbrook anytime, and I have to thank Westbrook for playing comfortably in the Thunder. In addition to the field, Westbrook will also bring unique things to the team in the locker room. Westbrook is the kind of person who devotes himself to the game and is a person who is dedicated to the team."

I hope Westbrook will have good luck!