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Warriors Set to Play Kuminga as Trade Market Builds Before Jan. 15

Dallas recently sought an Anthony Davis deal built around Kuminga that Golden State rejected.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: Jonathan Kuminga #1 of the Golden State Warriors warms up prior to the start of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center on December 12, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Dec 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (1) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) in the first quarter at the Chase Center.
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Overview

  • With several starters unavailable, Golden State plans to reinsert Jonathan Kuminga into the rotation against the Thunder on Friday night, per ClutchPoints.
  • Kuminga last appeared on December 18 after slipping out of Steve Kerr’s rotation and is averaging 11.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists over 18 games.
  • League reporting indicates the Warriors intend to shop Kuminga once he becomes trade-eligible on January 15 in pursuit of an athletic frontcourt upgrade.
  • Sam Amick reported the Mavericks approached the Warriors about an Anthony Davis framework tied to Kuminga, a scenario deemed unlikely as Golden State resists moving Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler and faces salary-matching hurdles.
  • A floated 3-for-1 Suns concept sending Kuminga to Phoenix for role players and a pick remains purely speculative and would require Golden State to clear roster spots.