The Golden State Warriors hit the jackpot by swapping D’Anthony Melton for Dennis Schröder on Sunday, but the organization may make another splash before it’s too late.
Pursuing a highly sought-after former Los Angeles Lakers star could help the Warriors take a massive step forward.
“There's reason to believe that Kyle Kuzma could emerge as a potential target for the Golden State Warriors,” Sir Charles in Charge’s Michael Saenz wrote Sunday.
“Especially if Golden State decides that they're probably better off trading Jonathan Kuminga before the trade deadline, this is where a veteran scorer like Kuzma could make some sense in finding a return.”
“On a fair contract, the Warriors could look to Kuzma as somewhat of a stopgap at the position that could also help this team in their pursuit of winning now.”
“As an established, proven offensive player in the frontcourt, Kuzma could be everything the team is looking for without the headache of what could await the team during the offseason on the Kuminga front.”
“If the writing is on the wall for Kuminga walking in free agency, Kuzma could easily emerge as a strong option for the Warriors.”
The Washington Wizards are a free win for almost every opponent they play this season, but Kuzma has been solid thus far.
Kuzma, who won an NBA championship with the Lakers in 2020 and earned LeBron James's respect, is averaging 15.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in Year 8.
The Utah product isn’t the most efficient player in the league, shooting 42.0% from the field and 27.6% from three-point land.
However, the Warriors could be intrigued by his ability to create his own shot and potentially take some pressure off Steph Curry.
While Kuminga is a future All-Star with tremendous upside, the Warriors may look to acquire a more experienced wing who’s appeared in over 500 NBA contests.
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