The Warriors first day of elimination! Kumingga was revealed to sign first and then exchange, Antetokounmpo is expected to join forces with Curry

With the Warriors swept by the Timberwolves 4-1 gentleman, this also means that the Warriors' journey this season has ended. In an interview not long ago, Cole said that the team's cohesion this season made him unforgettable. Although the ending was a pity, it was definitely a very exciting season. The current three core members of the Warriors, Curry, Butler and Green are over 35 years old, and Curry is even 37 years old. It is reported that the Warriors currently have no plans to break up the combination of Curry, Zhu Meng and Butler, and they are still willing to believe that these three veterans are competitive. Curry has two seasons left on his contract, and he will earn more than $120 million in the next two years, while Butler has two seasons left on his contract, and he will earn more than $110 million in the next two years. Therefore, the next two seasons will still be the Warriors' championship window. Judging from this year's playoffs, the problems that the Warriors have are very obvious. The team's inside height is seriously insufficient. When encountering a team like the Timberwolves, they have no power to resist. Even if Curry is not injured, it may be difficult for the Warriors to win the series. If the Warriors want to make a comeback next year, they must bring in inside players this offseason.

According to Warriors reporter Slater, Kumingga is likely to be signed first and then replaced. Kumingga performed very well in the playoffs this year, playing in 8 games, averaging 15.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, shooting percentage of 48.4%, and three-point shooting percentage reached 40%. However, Kumingga has not had many opportunities to perform in the playoffs this year, with only 23.4 minutes per game and was pressed on the bench by Kerr at critical moments in many games. Kumingga's contract expires this summer, and his annual salary this season is only $7.69 million. Kumingga's performance in the playoffs has proven that he deserves a big contract. Therefore, the Warriors are exploring the possibility of signing first and then changing with Kumingga's team.

Kuminga is only 22 years old this year, and many NBA teams are interested in him. After the Bucks stopped in the first round this year, news of Antetokounmpo leaving the team. It is reported that the Warriors are one of Antetokounmpo's potential next homes. Antetokounmpo and Curry have a good relationship, and the two belong to the same agency. The Warriors may be able to trade Antetokounmpo with Kumingga, Moody's and several future first-round picks as bargaining chips. However, the Warriors' bargaining chips are definitely not as good as teams such as the Rockets, Thunder, and Spurs. The most likely deal is to exchange Cuminga and Moody for the Nets' Cameron Johnson and Clarkston. If this deal is successful, the Warriors' inside shortcomings will be completely resolved.

Although losing Kumingga will reduce the Warriors' outside firepower, if the team can use Kumingga to strengthen the inside, it will be a very cost-effective deal. Whether the Warriors will eventually trade Kumingga will be announced in the offseason, let's wait and see.