It is said that the Warriors boss called James!
3:48am, 8 July 2025Basketball
What are the situations the Warriors are experiencing recently? There is no doubt that they are facing considerable challenges. Since no solution to the Kumingga problem has been found, the team will find it difficult to advance in the next operation. At this time, Horford was also waiting for the Kumingga issue to be properly resolved and was able to join the Warriors. It is becoming increasingly clear that the cooperation between Kumingga and the Warriors is about to end. He hopes to get a contract with an annual salary of $30 million, while the Warriors can only give a offer of $7.9 million. The team obviously doesn't want to invest too much money in Cumingga because they don't think he can be the forward player they need.
Clutchpoints reporter Siegel pointed out that given that the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo remains unclear, the Warriors must retain their assets in case of emergencies, especially when facing Antetokounmpo in the future. Kumingga is a bargaining chip used by the Warriors to exchange Antetokounmpo. So they chose to wait, but is this waiting worth it? If Antetokounmpo decides to leave the Bucks, the process may be delayed to the later stage of the free market, and the Warriors should not expect to introduce other players to strengthen their strength.
In addition, Siegel also mentioned that Warriors boss Lacob has always wanted to bring James to the team. In fact, they have frequently asked Ritchie Paul about the possibility of a deal in James over the past two seasons. Now, the claim about whether James will continue to stay in the Lakers seems quite subtle, and there is indeed a possibility that he will leave. If this is the case, the Warriors' Lacob will naturally slow down their operation in the free market. The Warriors boss has a really big appetite, he wants both James and Antetokounmpo! If the Zhanku combination is formed, will Lacob intend to sell the team for tens of billions of dollars before the veterans retire?
Of course, as far as the current situation of the Warriors is concerned, both James and Antetokounmpo are just beautiful dreams. They urgently need to resolve Kumingga's contract and transaction issues as soon as possible, otherwise Horford would not wait for their decision indefinitely. On the Nuggets' side, Valanciunas' sudden departure made them desperate to find a substitute center, and the Nuggets were able to even provide Horford with a full middle class contract. Whether it is the Warriors or the Lakers, they seem powerless in the face of the Nuggets' competition.
The Lakers recently got Ayton and signed back to Hayes. There is currently Kleber in the team, forming three different types of centers. Although each center has its obvious shortcomings, at least they finally found a solution to the center. In contrast, the Warriors can't afford to wait. If the Nuggets successfully introduce Horford, the Warriors may gain nothing again this offseason, and may even lose Looney and Payton Jr.
The competition in the Western Conference will become increasingly fierce next season. Once Vampan Yama recovers health, the Spurs will also actively compete for a playoff spot. By then, as many as 12 teams will compete for the only eight places. If the team lineup cannot be improved in time, the Warriors and the Lakers may face the risk of being eliminated in the Western Conference competition in the new season.
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