The Golden State Warriors plan to explore trade options for forward Jonathan Kuminga once he becomes eligible to be moved on Jan. 15, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
During offseason contract talks, Golden State insisted the final year of any new agreement include a team option and required Kuminga to waive his One-Year Bird rights veto. Those discussions reportedly strained the relationship between the 22-year-old and the organization.
League sources told Fischer that the Warriors intend to gauge interest in Kuminga ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Several clubs—most notably the Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns—were linked to him over the summer. Sacramento is said to have offered guard Malik Monk and a protected 2030 first-round pick, an offer Golden State declined.
Kuminga ultimately accepted a two-year, $48.5 million contract that includes a team option for the second season, giving the front office flexibility to either renegotiate next summer or pursue a trade.
For now, the situation remains fluid. With training camp underway, Kuminga could solidify a consistent role under head coach Steve Kerr, which might reduce trade discussions. If not, his name is expected to feature prominently once the NBA’s mid-season market opens.
Last season, the former No. 7 overall pick averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 47 games while showing flashes of high-end potential but never fully cementing a spot in Kerr’s rotation.
Source: Hoops Wire
