The Warriors can use Kuminga to exchange for Marvel, Okogie and draft picks to reshape their roster

According to reports from the US sports media F/W contributor Vishvisha Kumar. With the Golden State trailing the Minnesota Timberwolves 2-1, their offseason could revolve around a major decision: whether to stay or trade Jonathan Cumingga as the latter becomes a restricted free agent.

Kuminga's growth this season has made him one of the Golden State Warriors' most valuable young assets. He averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 45.4% from the field and 30.5% from three-pointers. His athleticism and ability to attack the rim in transition or cut are crucial, especially in games where the Warriors' offense is stagnant.

However, with Jimmy Butler now on the roster and taking on the main scoring role, Kuminga's touch and role may shrink, making doubts about whether the Warriors can be fully committed to his development. This uncertainty opens the door to a bold signing and trading plan with the Charlotte Hornets.

Details:

Warriors get: Mark Williams, Okogie, 2027 first-round pick (through the Mavericks), 2030 first-round pick

The Hornets get: Jonathan Kumingga

This deal can help the Warriors strike at the championship again

From the perspective of the Golden State Warriors, this is the greatest value to extract before losing Kumingga. Mark Williams averaged 15.2 points, 10.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game with 60.4% shooting. He fills the key needs of the Warriors, who have lacked size, basket protection and reliable inside scoring since James Wiseman left the Warriors. While the Golden State Warriors' offensive philosophy doesn't revolve around traditional big men, Williams' finishing at the basket and the presence of rebounding could give them new dimensions, especially against teams like Denver or Minnesota.

Okogi added defense and bench depth, which is urgently needed by the Golden State Warriors' substitute. After coming to Charlotte from Phoenix, Okogee averaged 8.9 points and 2.7 rebounds per game and continued to show his worth as an outside defender and shooter. Two future first-round picks, especially the 2027 draft pick from Dallas, fund the Golden State draft, either for rebuilding or if they choose to go all out with Stephen Curry still leading, they can take action again. The Hornets get another young star,

Kuminga provides the Hornets with a potential star that fits perfectly with their other young cores. Adding him to the core already including Lamelo Ball, Brandon Miller and Trey Mann, Charlotte has got four skilled young players, all under 25, who can grow together into a dangerous long-term team. Kumingga's ability to play forward positions, switch offense and defend multiple positions is very consistent with Miller's height and Lamelo's organizational ability, and Mann's steady development also allows the team to undergo dynamic backcourt rotation.

As Mark Williams has been traded after a deadlock in the frontcourt and Okogie is unlikely to be part of a long-term rebuild, Charlotte essentially turns two rotations and future draft picks into a 21-year-old two-way wing with the potential of an All-Star. For Charlotte, the benefits of Cumingga far exceeded the time he spent with the Warriors. For the Warriors, the deal provides both short-term rotation upgrades and long-term flexibility. It's a risk-to-interest deal, but it makes sense to both parties, depending on how the playoffs end. What do you think?