Overview
- ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says the Warriors’ ideal outcome is swapping Kuminga for a young two‑way wing on a team‑friendly deal without attaching a first‑round pick.
- The Athletic’s Sam Amick reports the Pelicans are expected to be front and center because Golden State has long coveted Trey Murphy III, but Marc Stein notes New Orleans has set a very high asking price for Murphy and Herb Jones.
- Marc Stein identifies the Bulls as a team to watch, citing prior Chicago talks that raised Kuminga’s name in frameworks involving Alex Caruso, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević.
- Shams Charania reports Golden State plans to explore deals once Kuminga becomes trade‑eligible on January 15, with his $22.5 million salary positioned for larger trade scenarios before the February 5 deadline.
- Kuminga’s stock has softened after a DNP–CD in Chicago and another on Friday versus Minnesota, alongside a recent shooting slump, while his two‑year deal with a team option gives acquiring teams short‑term flexibility.