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Kings Target Kuminga and Westbrook Package as Warriors Shut Down Sign-and-Trade Talks

Sacramento is preparing to offer backcourt players and draft capital to trigger Golden State’s exclusive matching rights

Jan 19, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers small forward Jerami Grant (9) shoots the ball past Indiana Pacers small forward Aaron Nesmith (23, right) during the second half at Moda Center.
Mar 31, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) reacts after a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Kings are exploring a deal to acquire both Jonathan Kuminga and Russell Westbrook but would need to move existing guards to resolve a crowded backcourt
  • Golden State has halted all sign-and-trade discussions for Kuminga and extended his qualifying offer to preserve its right to match any incoming proposal
  • Sacramento’s proposal is reported to include a first-round pick, yet the Warriors consider current offers insufficient and continue to hold out for greater assets
  • This offseason the Kings added veteran guards Dennis Schroder, forward Dario Saric and center Drew Eubanks while drafting rookie wing Nique Clifford
  • Both franchises face tight salary-cap and luxury-tax constraints, with NBA base-year compensation rules limiting potential inbound salaries