Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga getting closer to joining predicted new team

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The Jonathan Kuminga clock is ticking.

The Golden State Warriors can say all the right things about his playing time (or in this case, lack thereof) in the playoffs.

But the longer the talented forward goes while picking up DNP-Coach's Decisions, the sooner he'll be on his way out of town.

The Brooklyn Nets might be the favorite to land Kuminga, according to league insider Marc Stein.

And frankly, the Nets won't mind one bit if Kuminga keeps sitting out.

It both keeps him healthy and makes him more likely to want to leave Golden State.

The Warriors haven't been able to figure out how to work Kuminga in since acquiring Jimmy Butler.

Head coach Steve Kerr has said the spacing on lineups with Butler, Draymond Green and Kuminga just don't work.

Kuminga, capable of scoring 20 points per game, would get plenty of shots in Brooklyn.

The Nets could also afford to give Kuminga a big contract extension to play alongside shot-happy guard Cam Thomas.

Six Nets are hitting free agency this offseason, and another four have team options.

Brooklyn could clear the decks if it wants, and bringing in the 22-year old Kuminga would be a huge next step for the Nets organization.

Golden State's approach with Kuminga lately just might result in his move all the way across the country.

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