The Warriors had a strong desire to acquire Paul George during the offseason, but their efforts fell short. According to reports from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, George was interested in joining the Warriors and negotiations took place at both the executive and ownership levels. However, the deal fell through because Golden State was unwilling to include young forward Jonathan Kuminga in any trade package for George. The team believed Kuminga was a valuable asset for their future success and did not want to part ways with him.
Reports from The Athletic suggested that the Warriors offered a combination of players such as Andrew Wiggins, Chris Paul, Kuminga, and Moses Moody, as well as a future first-round draft pick in exchange for George. It is unclear if Kuminga was actually included in these trade offers, but it is evident that the Warriors highly value the young forward and see him as a key part of their long-term plans.
Despite their efforts to acquire George, the Warriors were unable to reach a deal with the Clippers due to financial implications and differing opinions on player swaps. As a result, George ultimately chose to stay with the 76ers, leaving Golden State to focus on building their team with the assets they currently have.