Celtics: with Tatum injury Cs most likely out of contention for next year. Tingus Pingis had some weird health stuff going on this year and is a 7’3 guy about to turn 30. Also guy is on his last year, so question is are they going to be a 2nd apron team without their #1 guy for a whole year and then either Re-sign an injury prone 31 ur old Porzingis or let the asset go?
I could be off base but I don’t think it’s crazy they trade one of Zingus or Jrue this offszn.
Nets: Biggest maybe in this trade. Would really depend on how Sean Marks sees Kuminga. I would think they only do this deal if they see some potential in Kuminga. They have the cap space to sign him outright, though this would be contingent on the warriors not matching and either keeping Minga or S&T him elsewhere. The Nets have 4 1sts this year I don’t think sending one of their later firsts for a guy who’s average 24ppg in the conference semis.
Warriors: Basically they’re getting a better version of Post who was their best C option to pair with Jimmy & Dray. You pray to God Porzingis can stay healthy but if he can return to 23-24 form you have a legit floor spacing big who can protect the rim. You lose a bit on the wings in Moody & Kuminga so I’m not sure they do it but a line-up of Steph, Buddy, Jimmy, Draymond and Porzingis feels like like a much better fit. Shot-creation and health would still be huge concerns.
I do think there’s a lot of holes to poke in this trade but it would basically rely on the Celtics punting next year and wanting to duck the cap and getting a little younger. The Nets liking Kuminga and the Warriors having an alternative S&T partner so they’d have to give up a small asset. The Warriors being ok with parting with there 2 lotto pick wings who each have shown promise for an older injury ridden C on the last year of his deal.
But Post went to Boston College so it all makes sense ;)