The Golden State Warriors have seemingly ended their dream pursuit of 2x MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, with the franchise instead making a bombshell move in trading Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for veteran center Kristaps Porzingis.
Kuminga figured to be a big part of Golden State's package for Antetokounmpo, but they've now ended the fifth-year forward's rocky tenure at the franchise in a deal first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday night.
Warriors have traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield for Kristaps Porzingis
While it may feel like an underwhelming return at the end of Kuminga's time with the franchise, Golden State have at the very least upgraded their rotation by bringing in Porzingis -- someone who will presumably be their starting center when healthy.