Overview
- Steve Kerr said Kuminga is “not really a short‑minute player” who needs rhythm, as the 23-year-old has been a healthy scratch or limited to brief stints in recent games.
- Kuminga becomes trade-eligible on Jan. 15 under his new deal; multiple reports say the Warriors are determined to find the best return before the Feb. 5 deadline.
- League reporting indicates the Sacramento Kings still have interest, with rival teams viewing Kuminga’s price as lower and past talks complicated by Golden State’s lack of interest in Malik Monk.
- ClutchPoints reports the Warriors are working several trade angles and league expectation is that Kuminga is likely to be moved this season.
- Frontcourt help is a focus, with reported conversations about Nets center Nic Claxton; Dallas has interest in Kuminga, but an Anthony Davis blockbuster is viewed as unlikely given salary matching and Golden State’s stance on keeping Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.