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Warriors Preparing to Trade Jonathan Kuminga as Jan. 15 Window Nears

New reporting indicates Dallas opened Anthony Davis talks and is interested in Kuminga, but salary hurdles and Golden State’s refusal to move core veterans make a blockbuster unlikely.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the Warriors are working several trade angles for Kuminga and expect to have a deal in place before the Feb. 5 deadline.
  • The Kings remain interested in acquiring Kuminga, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, though potential frameworks tied to Malik Monk have been a sticking point.
  • Kuminga cannot be traded until Jan. 15 due to his two-year contract signed in the offseason, which compresses the timeline for negotiations.
  • Steve Kerr explained the forward’s recent healthy scratches by saying Kuminga needs longer runs to find rhythm, and he has not played since Dec. 18.
  • Amick reports the Mavericks initiated Davis discussions and have interest in Kuminga, but matching Davis’ $54.1 million salary would require moving a major Warriors contract the team does not plan to trade, and many circulating multi-team concepts remain speculative.