Heart-piercing! Sold by the Warriors! Even if you are the top striker, you will inevitably be replaced by Kuminga

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2024-05-29 14:50Published in Sichuan

Looking back at the 2023-24 season of the Golden State Warriors, we can really only sum it up in four big words! Team owner Joe Racob paid nearly $200 million in luxury taxes to the league, but the team missed the playoffs. There is no doubt that the dynasty of the Warriors has come to an end! Although they still have Curry, Klay, and Dream Chaser in their team, this old powerhouse will eventually withdraw from the championship ranks, and the Wild West will also usher in a major reshuffle!

Klay Thompson's contract expires this offseason when he will become a full free agent. Although the core of the Warriors' roster wants the team to keep Klay Thompson, that is now looking almost impossible. Klay, who has been in serious decline, insisted on asking for a contract extension with a maximum salary, which was firmly opposed by the team's management! Therefore, this has led to the delay in the renewal negotiations between the two sides to make any substantive progress. Now, Klay Thompson is also open to free agency, which means that whoever gives him a contract next will join him quickly.

As everyone knows, the collapse of the Warrior Dynasty is accelerating! Chris Paul's remaining $30 million contract with the Warriors is unguaranteed, so he will most likely be kicked out of the team next season. In addition, 2022 champion and top-ranked forward Andrew Wiggins will also be dropped by the Warriors this summer. As for why the Warriors abandoned Wiggins, this is not only related to his deteriorating state, but also has the most direct relationship with Kuminga's strong rise. Because Kuminga is now the perfect replacement for Wiggins' small forward position, it makes his presence redundant.

According to well-known journalist Evan Sidery, the Golden State Warriors will aggressively promote Andrew Wiggins in trade talks this offseason. As Kuminga grows, the Warriors will try to send Wiggins away to get a more suitable player. Wiggins currently has 3 years and 84.7 million left on his contract with the Warriors, which can be said to be a very cost-effective contract based on his average of 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game this season. Therefore, Wiggins still has a certain trade value.

Frankly, the Warriors' decision to sell Wiggins still feels a bit abrupt and heart-wrenching, which would have been impossible two years ago! Even last offseason, the Warriors wouldn't have considered sending Wiggins away, because he was an integral part of the Warriors' forward line. But after only one season, Wiggins completely lost his position in the Warriors! In addition to blaming himself for the serious decline in state, this is directly related to Kuminga's rapid growth.

The painful failure of this season forced the Warriors to start a semi-rebuild around Curry! Therefore, it is very necessary to send Wiggins away to correct Kuminga. This is the brutal competition of the NBA, and it doesn't matter if you're a prominent forward before, it's natural to be replaced when you're contributing less and less to the team. It can be said that there are talented people from generation to generation, each leading the way for hundreds of years!

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