Reason for Failed Warriors-Bulls Trade Revealed
The most surprising move of the NBA Trade Deadline wasn't a move at all, but the fact that the Golden State Warriors didn't make any major moves, especially for a team with a losing record. Even though the Warriors didn't make any big moves, it doesn't mean they didn't try.
According to a report from K.C. Johnson from NBC Sports Chicago, the Warriors and Chicago Bulls engaged in talks centered around Alex Caruso and Jonathan Kuminga. Simply put, the Warriors were interested in Alex Caruso, but the Bulls were interested in Kuminga. The answer was a firm no from the Golden State Warriors. Attached is the exact excerpt from Johnson's article.
"In exploratory trade talks with the Golden State Warriors centered on Caruso, league sources said the Bulls inquired about Jonathan Kuminga's availability," Johnson said. "That was rebuffed, and the Bulls made clear in talks with all teams that they didn't want to trade Caruso, especially for a package on perhaps other young pieces like Moses Moody, so they'd need to be floored by an offer to do so."
While Alex Caruso would be a tremendous addition and a perfect fit for the Golden State Warriors, they definitely should not trade Kuminga for him. If there's one thing this lackluster season has shown, it's that Jonathan Kuminga is the future of the Golden State Warriors. In his last 10 games, Kuminga is averaging 24.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 steals on 59/40/79 shooting.
Unless it's for an extraordinary superstar addition, the Warriors should not trade Jonathan Kuminga under any circumstances.
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