NBA trade concept moves Kuminga to Suns, Hunter to Warriors
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Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz has outlined a three-team trade framework that would shift key young wings across the Western Conference and bolster Cleveland’s depth ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline.
Proposed structure
Golden State Warriors receive: De’Andre Hunter
Phoenix Suns receive: Jonathan Kuminga, Trayce Jackson-Davis
Cleveland Cavaliers receive: Royce O’Neale, Ryan Dunn, Nick Richards
No draft picks are exchanged in the scenario, a detail Swartz suggests could keep future flexibility intact for all three clubs.
Why it appeals to each team
Warriors: Moving the 21-year-old Kuminga would close a rocky chapter that has included trade requests and inconsistent playing time. Hunter, 26, offers Golden State an immediate two-way wing who fits Steve Kerr’s system without costing any first-round selections.
Suns: Phoenix would gamble on Kuminga’s upside and athleticism. The forward is in the first year of a two-year, $48.5 million contract that carries a team option for 2025-26. Jackson-Davis, a rim-running rookie big, would add frontcourt energy.
Cavaliers: O’Neale would provide a playoff-tested 3-and-D option, addressing a persistent need on the wing. Dunn and Richards would fortify depth without surrendering picks.
Current numbers
Kuminga is averaging 11.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in limited minutes this season. Phoenix is seeking more athleticism around its stars, while Golden State is looking for steadier production on the perimeter. Cleveland continues to search for reliable shooting and defense at the forward spots.
With less than a month until the trade window closes, multiteam ideas like this remain on the drawing board as front offices weigh roster upgrades.
Source: Hoops Wire
