Overview

• The Warriors have halted trade discussions and are holding out for significant first-round compensation to offset luxury-tax apron constraints.
• Kuminga has declined multi-year proposals and is poised to sign the $7.9 million qualifying offer to secure an implied no-trade clause and unrestricted free agency next summer.
• The Sacramento Kings remain confident they can acquire Kuminga by offering Malik Monk and a protected draft pick, a move expected to create cap space for Russell Westbrook.
• The Phoenix Suns pursued a sign-and-trade deal involving Royce O’Neale, Nick Richards and four second-round picks but lacked the first-round assets the Warriors demanded.
• The Chicago Bulls saw a potential sign-and-trade for Josh Giddey collapse after Golden State ruled out exchanging Kuminga for the restricted free agent guard.