Warriors news: NBA insiders’ report grows chance of reunion with former fan favorite

Jan 4, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) drives to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors might be able to make some offseason moves. For a team that is extremely restricted by the new salary cap rules, a recent piece of Warriors news could bring some flexibility. Warriors trade opportunities would open up in the event of a Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade. 

NBA insider, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, named the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls as two teams that could be interested in a Kuminga sign-and-trade. 

If there is a Warriors-Heat Kuminga sign and trade, it’s possible the Warriors could get back NBA champion and Warriors fan favorite Andrew Wiggins. 

Wiggins was sadly traded to the Heat in the trade that brought Jimmy Butler to Golden State. Trading Wiggins was an emotional loss for many Warriors fans. Without him, there is no way they would have won the 2022 NBA championship. Still, trading him was a necessary move to get Butler.

Fortunately, this new Kuminga news could mean that the Warriors will have a chance at getting him back. 

In a hypothetical Warriors-Heat Kuminga sign-and-trade, the Heat would be looking to retool and get younger. The Heat could be willing to get rid of Wiggins for some extra assets. 

Because of Wiggins' contract and value, the Warriors would likely have to attach salary and draft capital in the sign-and-trade. 

It may not be worth it depending on how much they need to give up. Still, bringing back Wiggins could be a huge boost to the Warriors, who need a younger veteran to play alongside Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler; Wiggins has thrived next to both of them before. 

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This recent Warriors news on a potential Kuminga sign-and-trade doesn’t mean he is for sure gone. But if he does go and the Warriors can bring back a player like Wiggins, it would be a huge win. 

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