Overview

• League reporters say Golden State plans to explore deals for Kuminga when he becomes trade‑eligible on Jan. 15 ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline.
• Kuminga’s two‑year contract includes a Year 2 team option, a waived inherent no‑trade veto and a reported 15% trade kicker, with reporting noting the structure can be revisited next summer.
• Bobby Marks reports the Warriors sit about $2 million below the NBA’s second apron, limiting their ability to take back additional salary or aggregate contracts in trades.
• The Warriors declined offseason sign‑and‑trade talks, including interest from the Kings and Suns—one offer described as four years near $90 million with a player option—as the Bulls, Kings and Suns remain linked.
• Kuminga logged 15 preseason minutes vs. the Lakers (5 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists) as Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr offered public support, with Marc Spears describing the forward as feeling at peace despite prior strain reports.