If the Warriors are critical about buying Lauri Markkanen from the Jazz, the franchise must surrender both Brandin Podziemski or Jonathan Kuminga.
There’s a “rising perception leaguewide” that the Warriors are extra prepared to maneuver Kuminga than Podziemski, longtime NBA insider Marc Stein stated in his Substack.
He additionally went on to share his ideas about every of the younger star’s present contracts.
“Past how extremely Golden State charges the 21-year-old and his all-around recreation, Podziemski additionally has three seasons left on his rookie contract value almost $13 million because the No. 19 general decide in June 2023,” Stein wrote. “Kuminga, in the meantime, is instantly eligible for a profitable contract extension between now and Oct. 21 because the No. 7 general decide from a 2021 draft class that has already seen Detroit [Pistons’] Cade Cunningham, Cleveland [Cavaliers’] Evan Mobley, Toronto [Raptors’] Scottie Barnes and Orlando [Magic’s] Franz Wagner land extensions that far exceed $200 million.”
Podziemski’s contract additionally runs concurrently with the large contracts of Draymond Inexperienced and Andrew Wiggins, Stein says.
Plus, his potential to fit in beside Steph Curry means he’s an entire asset to the workforce.
“Podziemski has rapidly confirmed to be a high-level complement to face of the franchise Stephen Curry and isn’t eligible for a large increase till after the present contracts held by Draymond Inexperienced and Andrew Wiggins expire in the summertime of 2027,” Stein stated. “That’s a key consideration for Golden State within the NBA’s new world of luxurious tax aprons.”
“Podz” has made fairly an influence on the Golden State franchise in his quick time there and is “beloved organizationally,” in keeping with The Athletic’s Anthony Slater.
In saying that, it iwas reported that the Warriors weren’t prepared to incorporate Kuminga in commerce talks for Paul George in latest months, in order that they clearly worth the younger expertise.
It appears as if the Warriors might have to decide on between successful now or giving up a few of their rising younger property with a purpose to succeed.
As a result of it’s unlikely they’ll have the ability to do each.
