Overview
- Kuminga has not played since Dec. 18 despite remaining on the 15‑man roster, with most recent absences listed as healthy scratches.
- He becomes trade‑eligible on Jan. 15, and league reporting signals the Warriors are expected to explore deals once the window opens.
- Multiple teams have been linked to interest, including the Kings, Nets, Pelicans, Wizards and Trail Blazers, with the Lakers continuing to monitor his availability per Jake Fischer.
- Potential incoming targets reported for Golden State include Trey Murphy III, Malik Monk and Michael Porter Jr., with fresh speculation tying the team to Jaren Jackson Jr.
- Kuminga’s two‑year, $46.8 million deal (about $22.5 million this season, $24.3 million team option for 2026–27) shapes salary matching as the Warriors prefer expiring or short‑term contracts, and scenarios like a Lakers package built around Rui Hachimura’s expiring or a multi‑team structure have been floated in coverage.