NBA: Kuminga asks for 82 million, three teams compete for one person, and the Lakers also make moves

The NBA offseason continued, and many teams broke out in operations earlier, among which the Warriors and Kumingga had new news, but the progress was not big, and the farce was still continuing; there were three teams competing for one person, and the Lakers also had operations. Westbrook's next company is basically confirmed, let's take a look at the specific situation. NBA: Kumingga asks for 82 million, three teams compete for one person, the Lakers also make moves, Westbrook's next company is sure.

According to famous reporter Chris Haynes, league sources revealed that free agent Kay Jones held a trial for the Miami Heat. In the 24-25 season, Kay Jones played 40 games for the Clippers and the Mavericks, averaging 5.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks per game, and 11.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks per game in 12 games. He performed pretty well and was a player who could help the team to a certain extent.

reporter Ary added that sources said Jones had been negotiating for several weeks and the discussion was still in progress. Although he held a trial for the Heat today, the degree of interest on the Heat is not yet clear. In addition to the Heat, teams including the Bucks and Magic also showed strong interest in Kai Jones. Which team he will join in the end depends on the subsequent progress. For Kai Jones, this signing will be a key choice for him.

Westbrook's whereabouts are also attracting much attention. Previously, there were news that many teams such as the Thunder, the Nuggets, and the Kings were interested in Westbrook. Earlier, ESPN reporter Tim MacMahon reported that sources revealed that the Kings are most likely to be Westbrook's next home. If he joins the Kings, he will continue to play as a substitute in the new season and will partner with Schroeder again, while there is little chance that he will return to the Thunder and the Nuggets.

The Lakers also had new operations earlier. According to famous reporter Marc Stein, the Lakers are hiring Jeremy Hallthorpe as the team's physical fitness coach. Hallthorp previously served as director of athletic performance for the Mavericks and won the NBA Best Fitness Coach Award in March 2021. In the summer of 2024, Holthorpe was fired by the Mavericks, and the Mavericks' injuries increased sharply in the following season. In this way, Doncic's acquaintances from the Mavericks era appeared in the Lakers lineup again.

The last message is about Warriors and Kuminga. According to ESPN Warriors Anthony Slater, negotiations for renewal between Kumingga and the Warriors are still at a deadlock, with the Warriors initially proposing a tradeable plan to Kumingga's representative that could eventually meet the long-term wishes of both sides when he meets the trading conditions again in January. That's why the Warriors hope to add the team option in the second year of the contract and let Kumingga waive the trade veto power granted by the labor-management agreement.

However, this is also the reason why Kuminga continues to refuse. Sources revealed he did not want to sign such a team-friendly contract and he believes the idea that he is more likely to be traded in the middle of the season is not appealing to him. Kumingga's representative proposed a three-year, $82 million contract, but was rejected by the Warriors. As of last weekend, no agreement was reached. Therefore, the current situation has not changed compared to 10 days ago. The Warriors did not raise their offer, while Kumingga told those around him that the $7.9 million qualification offer is more attractive than the Warriors' current proposal.

The two sides are still in a stalemate, so there is no winner for both the Warriors and Kumingga. At present, Kumingga is more likely to choose to stay with the Warriors with a one-year qualification offer in exchange for future initiative. This farce is destined to last for a long time. There are not many things to pay attention to in the free market, and the Warriors are one of them. We look forward to the Warriors' subsequent operations.