Shocking Bradley Beal news leaves Warriors with the biggest asset of the offseason
This could be big for a Kuminga deal…
As the Golden State Warriors have attempted to resolve their Jonathan Kuminga situation this offseason, a number of other more notable free agents have stood in the way of any teams taking a risk on the young restricted free agent.
Yet, with the announcement of Bradley Beal signing with the Los Angeles Clippers for two years and $11 million, Kuminga is now the largest domino left on the free agent market, leaving the Warriors in an excellent position to get a deal done and begin constructing their roster for next season.
With the market now wide open, teams may be interested in revisiting a deal for Kuminga, and Golden State must capitalize upon this newfound opportunity.
Jonathan Kuminga is now the biggest free agent on the market
Beal, 32, was a shocking late addition to this year’s free agent class when news broke that he was on the verge of negotiating a buyout with the Phoenix Suns, who traded for Beal in 2023 in an ill-fated attempt to revamp their core.
Despite the Suns’ lack of team success with Beal on the roster, the veteran guard was still a notable free agent, having averaged 17 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists through 53 games last season. Many teams who needed a veteran backcourt presence, including the Warriors, were in on Beal, but the Clippers, who just traded away Norman Powell, came out on top.
