Overview
- Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley outlined two blockbuster concepts on Nov. 26 that were amplified by The Sporting News, Yahoo and Heavy, positioning Jonathan Kuminga as Golden State’s primary trade chip.
- The Michael Porter Jr. scenario sends Kuminga, Buddy Hield, Moses Moody, a 2026 first-round pick (top-four protected) and a 2028 pick swap to the Nets for the 24.3 PPG wing.
- An alternative package for the Kings’ Domantas Sabonis includes Kuminga, Moody, Hield and Trayce Jackson-Davis plus a 2028 first-round pick (top-five protected).
- Kuminga is ineligible to be traded until around Jan. 15 due to his offseason contract, and no official talks or agreements have been reported.
- The proposals aim to address Golden State’s need for interior help and reliable spacing around Stephen Curry, with Porter’s $38.3 million salary and 2027 contract end aligning with deals for Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green.