"As we briefed here, the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors cannot legally do a one-for-one swap between Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga. The Warriors are hard-capped below the second apron, and such a swap would put them over. The only feasible way is if the Warriors trim salary either 1.) in this trade or 2.) in a separate deal (as a salary dump). They are less than $300K away from the hard cap. There is little margin for error in what they can send out relative to what they can bring back."
"For all intents and purposes, Kuminga's having the worst season of his career. The disgruntled wing is averaging just 12.1 points and 5.9 rebounds, albeit in 23.8 minutes per game. He's shooting 45.4 percent from the floor and 32.1 percent from 3-point range. The former No. 7 overall pick hasn't consistently impacted winning, lessening his role in the Warriors' rotation."
One year ago Miami sought to trade Jimmy Butler and explored multiple suitors, with only Phoenix showing concrete interest. Rumors later connected Miami to Jonathan Kuminga, but no deal materialized despite reported offseason interest and Kuminga's trade demand. Reporting indicated Golden State might test an Andrew Wiggins reunion involving Kuminga. A direct one-for-one swap would breach Golden State's hard-cap status below the second apron, so the Warriors would need to trim salary in this transaction or another move. Kuminga has struggled this season, averaging 12.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 23.8 minutes, 45.4% FG and 32.1% 3PT. Miami should insist on draft capital.
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