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Golden State’s offseason has stalled as Kuminga’s restricted status keeps the Warriors from adding big names, driving a wave of trade chatter and speculative cap maneuvers. A blockbuster three-team scenario would send Kuminga to Utah, Rui Hachimura to Utah as part of the swap, and Austin Reaves to Golden State, with Lauri Markkanen heading to the Lakers. The framework envisions the Lakers pairing Markkanen with LeBron James and Luka Doncic, while Golden State would pair Curry with Reaves to form a dangerous backcourt. More dollars and draft capital would almost certainly be needed to balance salaries. The Warriors’ center position remains a priority, and Reaves would inject scoring and secondary playmaking if the deal could materialize. For Utah and L.A., the trade would accelerate retooling and give each side a clear directional shove toward competitiveness.

From a fantasy lens, Reaves in Golden State would lift bench and lineup versatility, complementing Curry while potentially dampening Klay Thompson’s ceiling if minutes shift. Markkanen to the Lakers would add size and floor spacing, but could temper Markkanen’s raw counting stats if usage tilts behind Doncic and James. Kuminga’s future with Utah becomes a key variable: his fantasy path could hinge on role stability and minutes in a rebuilding context. Hachimura’s Jazz stint would hinge on role definition and shot opportunities, while the Warriors’ frontcourt upgrade and backcourt chemistry would be under the microscope for fantasy projections entering next season.