Sacramento guard Malik Monk declared his commitment to the Kings after learning the front office had explored trading him to Golden State in a bid to land Jonathan Kuminga. “I look at Sacramento as my home,” Monk told the Sacramento Bee, adding that trade rumors did not rattle him thanks to a strong support system and a candid conversation with new general manager Scott Perry.
Monk, 27, is under contract through the 2027/28 season with a player option, a salary the Warriors declined to absorb. Golden State has since re-signed Kuminga to a two-year pact that includes a team option and keeps him trade-eligible after mid-January.
Warriors: Kuminga Contract Still Fuels Speculation
The forward’s contentious negotiations ended with flexibility for both sides, yet chatter about his future persists. Coach Steve Kerr voiced no resentment, saying his role is “to help our guys do the best they can contract-wise” in what he called inherently short NBA careers.
Clippers: Leonard Unconcerned by League Probe
Kawhi Leonard addressed allegations that Los Angeles attempted to skirt the salary cap through an unpaid endorsement deal with the now-defunct firm Aspiration. “The NBA is going to do their job. None of us did any wrongdoing,” Leonard said, insisting the investigation will not distract the team.
Lakers: LaRavia Viewed as Long-Term Piece
The Lakers quietly signed 23-year-old forward Jake LaRavia to a two-year contract in free agency. Coach JJ Redick called the move “an incredible opportunity” for player development and praised LaRavia’s offseason commitment, saying, “I’m very high on him.”
Source: HoopsRumors
