It’s no secret that the Miami Heat needs an influx of fresh talent. Erik Spoelstra’s team isn’t at the required level to be viewed as a contender. In truth, the Heat are likely multiple years away from being back near the top of the Eastern Conference.
According to Enzo Flojo of ClutchPoints, Jonathan Kuminga could be a wise target this summer. Kuminga is heading into restricted free agency. As such, the Heat would either need to overpay via an offer sheet or look to sign the explosive forward via a sign-and-trade with the Golden State Warriors.
“If the Heat want to swing for upside without compromising financial flexibility, then restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga is an ideal target,” Flojo wrote. “At just 22 years old, Kuminga is still scratching the surface of his potential. Miami could be the perfect environment to unlock it…Miami typically pursues established stars. However, Kuminga represents a calculated gamble with a potentially big payoff. He would fit alongside Adebayo defensively, can run the floor with Herro, and still has room to grow under the watchful eye of Spoelstra’s development staff.”Kuminga is currently impressing for the Warriors in their second-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nevertheless, he has struggled to crack the Warriors’ rotation this season. Steve Kerr has found it difficult to give Kuminga consistent playing time, especially since Jimmy Butler arrived in the Bay Area.
