INSIDER REPORT: WARRIORS AND HEAT DISCUSSING KUMINGA-FOR-ANDREW WIGGINS SWAP AHEAD OF TRADE DEADLINE
Golden State and Miami are discussing a framework to send Andrew Wiggins back to the Warriors for Jonathan Kuminga. Details here.
The Golden State Warriors are still working the phones as the NBA trade deadline creeps closer, and now, word is they’re seriously looking at bringing Andrew Wiggins back. Wiggins was a big piece of their 2022 championship run, and it seems like the idea of a reunion is gaining real traction.
Brett Siegel from ClutchPoints says the Warriors and the Miami Heat have been talking about a possible Wiggins deal. Miami just lost Jimmy Butler for the season with a torn ACL, and on top of that, Jonathan Kuminga still isn’t happy in Golden State. The timing’s no coincidence.
Siegel put it straight: X: There’s been a lot of talk the last few days about what it would take to get Wiggins back to the Bay. The Warriors aren’t sitting still—they’re all over this trade market.
NBA insider Jake Fischer added more fuel to the fire on Tuesday. According to him, these talks between Golden State and Miami aren’t just “feeling things out” anymore. There’s a real trade framework on the table: Kuminga could go to the Heat, and Wiggins heads back to the Warriors. Fischer said it’s not just loose chatter—both teams are serious about it.
Marc Stein’s reporting lines up with all this. He wrote last week that a Kuminga-for-Wiggins swap is definitely on the table and worth watching, especially after Wiggins was sent to Miami for Butler last February. Now, with everything flipped by Butler’s injury, the idea of bringing Wiggins back suddenly makes a lot of sense.
Put all these reports together, and it’s clear: Golden State is seriously thinking about reuniting with Wiggins, and Kuminga’s at the centre of it.
Butler’s injury totally changed the Warriors’ plans on the wing. They brought him in last season, thinking he’d anchor both sides of the court and help push them deep in the playoffs. Now, with Butler out, the Warriors are short on reliable wings. And honestly, that’s where Wiggins comes in—he has already proved he can fill that role at a championship level.
Wiggins’ impact during the 2022 title run is still fresh in everyone’s mind. He was their second-best player behind Steph Curry, made the All-Star team, and stepped up again and again when it mattered. In those playoffs, he averaged 16.5 points, 7.5 boards, and nearly 2 assists a night, shooting almost 47 per cent. Game 5 of the Finals? Wiggins dropped 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping the Warriors take a crucial 3-2 lead over Boston.
That run really showed what Wiggins can do—defend elite scorers, rebound, and fit perfectly in Steve Kerr’s system. Those are exactly the things the Warriors need right now.
Funny enough, just before Butler went down, Steve Kerr was reflecting on Wiggins. When Miami visited Golden State last week, Kerr had nothing but praise for his former forward. “Wiggs is just such a great human being and beloved in our locker room,” Kerr said. “He helped us turn things around after that rough two-year stretch. Coaching him was a joy every single day.”
Kerr also admitted that roster changes always hit differently. “It’s crazy how this business works,” he said. “You go through a lot together, then you make a trade. The relationship is still there, but it changes.”
Now, Kerr’s words feel like more than just nostalgia. As the Golden State decides whether to roll the dice on Kuminga’s potential or go with what they know in Wiggins, it all comes down to trust, chemistry, and postseason fit.
MILLION DOLLAR BET: LOGAN PAUL’S OPEN CHALLENGE TO THE NFL BACKFIRES AS BELL ACCEPTS
Logan Paul is ducking: Read about Le’Veon Bell’s $1M challenge, Tom Brady’s "cute" insult, and the Pittsburgh Draft fight rumours.
A former NFL star just called out Logan Paul, saying he’s dodging their $1 million fight.
So here’s what’s been going on: Logan Paul, who’s held the WWE United States Championship, got into it with NFL legend Tom Brady. Brady kicked things off by saying pro wrestling is “cute” and throwing shade at Paul’s athleticism compared to NFL players.
Logan didn’t let that slide. He fired back, claiming 99% of NFL players would fall apart if they tried wrestling in WWE, and then flipped the script by calling football "cute". Things really heated up when Brady straight-up called him a b*tch, and Logan decided to up the ante.
On his IMPAULSIVE podcast, Logan claimed no football player could beat him in a boxing match. He even put $1 million on the line, daring any NFL player to prove him wrong. A bunch of NFL guys jumped in, but Le’Veon Bell, a former Steelers star and a pro boxer himself, really took the bait.
Bell challenged Logan to fight in Pittsburgh during the 2026 NFL draft. He didn’t hold back, posting, “STOP DUCKING, @LoganPaul. Bro’s trying to fight an NFL player that’s never fought before. Let’s set it up; we all heard you say you can beat any NFL player. We can fight in April; the NFL draft is in PITTSBURGH. Let’s make it happen.”
Logan fired back. He pointed out that Bell isn’t in the NFL anymore, and since Bell actually knows how to fight, Logan said he’d need serious training time, which means stepping away from WWE, something he’s not willing to do. Plus, Logan claimed the fight isn’t worth it because Bell doesn’t draw a big crowd. “You’re not in the NFL. You can actually fight, so I’d have to properly train and step away from WWE (which I’m not doing, especially not for you). There’s no money here because you’re not a draw. Prove me wrong. Of course, you want the opportunity. I’m a goldmine for retirees like you. But gg,” Logan replied.
Bell wasn’t having it. He accused Logan of ducking out, saying Logan’s only interested in fighting NFL players with zero boxing experience. “THIS MF A (duck emoji) bro said, 'You can actually fight,' so he’s telling everyone he wants to fight someone who he feels can’t fight. That’s what we call DUCKING,” Bell shot back.
THIRD FASTEST EVER? HOW DID JAYSON TATUM BEAT KEVIN DURANT’S RECOVERY BY 254 DAYS?
Jayson Tatum is back: Read about his 298-day Achilles recovery, the 15-minute limit, and why the Celtics are now title favourites.
Jayson Tatum sat at the Auerbach Center, listening to questions from reporters during Celtics media day, looking like he was itching to get back on the court.
The Celtics’ star forward is finally on the verge of returning after tearing his Achilles less than 300 days ago, but don’t expect to see him logging big minutes right away. Reports say Boston plans to be extra cautious. Brett Siegel from ClutchPoints even said he’d be surprised if Tatum plays more than 10 to 15 minutes per game at first.
Tatum’s officially listed as questionable for Friday’s home game against the Mavericks. If he suits up, it'll be a huge boost for Boston, and honestly, a bit of a shock, considering how long other players have been out with the same injury. Just look at Dejounte Murray; he had to wait nearly 100 days longer than Tatum before coming back, and the Pelicans have limited him to 25 minutes a night since.
At the start of the season, most people figured Tatum would sit out the whole year. That’s what usually happens with Achilles injuries; guys like Durant, Klay, and DeMarcus Cousins all missed at least a year. Damian Lillard and Tyrese Haliburton, who tore their Achilles in last year’s playoffs too, were ruled out for the entire season.
But then whispers started. Suddenly, Tatum was practising with the G League’s Maine Celtics, then joining full scrimmages with the big club. The rumours got louder, and now, here we are. If he does play Friday, he’ll have pulled off the third-fastest return from an Achilles tear in recent NBA history; only Kobe Bryant and Chauncey Billups came back quicker.
Here’s a quick rundown:
Kobe Bryant: 240 days
Chauncey Billups: 296 days
Jayson Tatum: 298 days
DeMarcus Cousins: 357 days
Kevin Durant: 552 days
Of course, Boston isn’t taking any chances. Tatum had to hit every checkpoint – conditioning, weight, you name it – before they’d let him suit up. And by all accounts, he looks good. Derrick White said Tatum has been moving well and playing like his old self in practice. You can see how hard he’s worked to get to this point.
The Celtics are 41-21 and already one of the league’s best, but Tatum’s return suddenly makes them the favourites to win the East and push for another Finals trip. Oddsmakers have noticed, too. Thomas Gable at Borgata said Tatum’s comeback could give Boston’s title odds another bump, and David Lieberman at Caesars pointed out that bettors have already started to back the Celtics with his return in mind.
So, yeah, Boston fans have a lot to be excited about. Tatum’s almost back, and the Celtics’ championship hopes just got a whole lot brighter.
