Overview
- Kuminga filed a formal trade request on January 15, the first day he became eligible to be moved under his two-year deal with a 2026–27 team option.
- He has not played since December 18 and multiple reports describe a fractured relationship with coach Steve Kerr, who called it a difficult situation but said their relationship is fine.
- The Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks have been linked as suitors, but ESPN’s Brian Windhorst characterized league interest as lukewarm and below Golden State’s asking price.
- Team reporting indicates the Warriors prefer expiring contracts and are reluctant to take on long-term salary, a stance aligned with the contract structure that made Kuminga tradable at midseason.
- Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler said the situation is not a distraction and voiced support for Kuminga, while Rich Paul framed the issue as fit and analysts like Austin Rivers and Kendrick Perkins criticized the team’s handling.