Overview
- Golden State is preparing to move Jonathan Kuminga after extended DNPs, with Steve Kerr citing spacing and fit for his removal from the rotation.
- Recent proposals outline three‑team frameworks that would route Michael Porter Jr. to the Warriors and send Kuminga elsewhere, often to the Kings, since Brooklyn reportedly isn’t interested in Kuminga as direct return.
- Forbes’ Evan Sidery reported the Kings have canvassed the market to offload Malik Monk in multi‑team constructs aimed at acquiring Kuminga.
- The Athletic’s John Hollinger reported Porter is a “lock” to be traded before Feb. 5, while Marc Stein said he’s received pushback and suggested Brooklyn could wait until the offseason.
- Any upgrade is expected to be costly, with hypotheticals indicating multiple first‑round picks for targets like Porter or Trey Murphy III, as Kuminga becomes trade‑eligible on Jan. 15 ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline.