The Warriors' motto is Strength in Numbers. But where are the numbers? The Warriors are supposed to have a full roster, ready to go for training camp, which starts next Tuesday. Instead, less than a month away from their first regular-season game, they still have six open roster spots. They're not looking very strong. This isn't normal. No, this is a dereliction of duty by the front office to not find a resolution in the Jonathan Kuminga contract negotiations.
The Miami Heat won't go all the way to admit it right now, but they absolutely need Kasparas Jakucionis to be a hit. With all the uncertainty that is riding the Heat's roster at the moment, Jakucionis being better than expected (and right away) could go a long way in helping solve some of this team's long-term questions. With the start of NBA Training Camp right around the corner, all eyes will be squarely on Jakucionis.