The reason why the Bucks did not want Jonathan Kuminga

The Milwaukee Bucks have joined the Jonathan Kuminga saga late, but their involvement has ended almost before it began. According to insider Brett Siegel (Clutch Points), Golden State explored a sign-and-trade with the condition of receiving Bobby Portis in return, something Milwaukee was not willing to do.

Portis, the last survivor alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo from the 2021 championship team, remains a very valuable player for the Bucks. In the last season, he averaged 13.9 points and 8.4 rebounds, providing his usual energy off the bench. He was a finalist for the Sixth Man award in 2023 and 2024, finishing in third place on both occasions. Additionally, he set a new career-high from the free-throw line at 83.6%, although his three-point shooting dropped to 36.5%, below his near 40% average over five years with the franchise.

Milwaukee doesn't want to part ways with Bobby Portis

On the other hand, Golden State had shown interest in Portis before the end of the 2024 market. However, Milwaukee has made it clear they will not let go of him to acquire Kuminga.

Regarding the small forward of the Warriors, all signs point to him staying in San Francisco. His decision revolves around accepting the qualifying offer of 7.9 million dollars or signing the two-year proposal of 45 million dollars, which includes a team option in the second season. Tension between both parties remains, and for now, the outcome remains uncertain.

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