Warriors send Kuminga, Hield to Hawks for Porzingis in straight swap
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The Golden State Warriors have reached an agreement to acquire center Kristaps Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for forward Jonathan Kuminga and guard Buddy Hield, according to multiple reports.
ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the deal, while Jake Fischer of The Stein Line confirmed that no draft picks are included, making it a direct player-for-player trade.
Golden State had been pursuing Porzingis for several months, seeking a floor-spacing big man to complement its roster. The 7-foot-3 veteran averaged 23.2 points and 8.4 rebounds last season, adding a perimeter threat the Warriors had been targeting.
Atlanta receives Kuminga, a 21-year-old wing viewed as a high-upside project for head coach Quin Snyder, along with Hield, one of the league’s top three-point shooters. Hield connected on 42.5% of his attempts from beyond the arc last season.
The trade is expected to be finalized once all players complete physical examinations.
Source: Hoops Wire
