When the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers negotiated a commerce bundle for Paul George in his opt-in-and-trade state of affairs, Jonathan Kuminga turned a sticking level, sources inform ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.
The Warriors supplied the Clippers a number of mixtures of expiring contracts, younger gamers and an unprotected 2027 first spherical picks. The Clippers countered by searching for Kuminga. However the Warriors resisted the thought as a result of Kuminga’s significance to their future and likewise believing George would not be as eager about becoming a member of their staff if they’d to surrender an excessive amount of in buying him.
At numerous factors, it appeared like a deal may attain the possession and government ranges, however they by no means discovered widespread floor as a result of monetary implications for the Clippers. The Clippers have been unwilling to take again contracts that might ship them over the second apron until there have been compelling causes to take action.
The Clippers in the end determined to let George depart for the Philadelphia 76ers for no direct return, however they are going to save substantial cash and extra roster constructing mechanisms change into accessible.Â
