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Kuminga Demands Trade From Warriors as Lakers Emerge as Suitor

Golden State is prioritizing expiring contracts with draft assets to preserve flexibility before the Feb. 5 deadline.

Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball against the Toronto Raptors during first half action at Scotiabank Arena on December 4, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors drives against Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on April 03, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
October 30, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) listens to forward Draymond Green (23) during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The 23-year-old became trade-eligible on Jan. 15 and requested a move, according to ESPN.
  • He has not played since Dec. 18, and The Athletic reports the relationship has "grown so sour" it could hinder a pre-deadline deal.
  • Golden State seeks expiring salary with draft compensation and has resisted taking on long-term money, including Malik Monk’s contract in talks with Sacramento.
  • The Lakers are monitoring the situation, with Rob Pelinka described as a fan of Kuminga, while Dallas, Chicago and Miami have also been linked.
  • Kuminga’s two-year deal includes a 2026-27 team option that positions next season as a roughly $24 million expiring, and Steve Kerr called the standoff "a difficult situation."