2 for 1! Warriors make a major trade! Officially out of the Giannis chase

It’s over, the drama has come to an end.

Insider Shams reveals:The Warriors sent Kuminga and Hield to the Hawks to acquire Porzingis.

During his entire Warriors regular season tenure, Kuminga played 22.1 minutes per game, delivering 12.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists, with shooting percentages of 50.3%, 33.1%, and 69.9%. He was part of the 2022 championship team. If the Hawks decline his $24.3 million team option this summer, they can use his non-Bird rights to re-sign him for up to a 4-year, $116 million contract.

Kuminga is only 23 years old, the 7th overall pick in the 2021 draft, and has already shown solid readiness. The Hawks’ management reportedly really likes him and he is expected to be heavily utilized by coach Snyder.

As for the Warriors’ new addition, Porzingis, a 2.18-meter tall stretch big man, is in the final year of a contract worth $30.73 million this season. He averages 24.2 minutes, scoring 17.1 points, grabbing 5.1 rebounds, dishing 2.7 assists, and blocking 1.3 shots per game, hitting 1.8 three-pointers at a 36% clip. He helped the Celtics win the 2024 championship. In short, he plays well — the problem is he doesn’t play that often.

Porzingis is notorious for being injury-prone, having spent more time in hospitals than on courts. Over his 11-year NBA career so far, he has played only 518 regular-season games, averaging about 47 games per season.

This trade also signals that the Warriors have officially exited the race for Giannis, since Kuminga was always a key asset in that pursuit.

As a result, Draymond Green no longer has to worry constantly. When asked about related topics in a previous interview,he said that if the Warriors really traded him, it would be best for the team, and he wouldn’t feel disappointed. This journey has been truly amazing.

From 2012 to 2026, Draymond Green has served the Warriors for 14 years, winning four championships, earning one Defensive Player of the Year award, and making four All-Star appearances. Both sides have grown and supported each other, sharing a deep friendship.