Overview

• Jonathan Kuminga turned down a two-year, $45 million Warriors offer that included a no-trade clause, according to reporting cited by The Sporting News.
• Golden State has rejected proposals from the Kings and Suns for Kuminga, and Bucks interest cooled when Steve Kerr sought Bobby Portis, per The Sporting News.
• Keith Smith listed the Warriors as a possible destination for free agent sharpshooter Malik Beasley but noted their Kuminga situation complicates involvement.
• Lakers reporter Jovan Buha suggested recent LeBron James chatter likely originated from the Warriors to signal activity during the stalemate.
• An analysis in Heavy urged targeting Dallas forward P.J. Washington down the line, though Marc Stein reported the Mavericks are likely to extend him soon, limiting near-term availability.