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Warriors Speed Up Trade Search After Butler ACL, Kuminga Leaves Game With Soreness

The front office says it will spend future firsts, accepting longer contracts to secure a high-impact wing before the Feb. 5 deadline.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: Head Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors directs his players during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Chase Center on January 11, 2026 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. confirmed Golden State is prepared to include future first-round picks and take on contracts that extend past next season if the return warrants it.
  • Reporting links the Warriors to wing and forward options such as Andrew Wiggins and DeMar DeRozan as they evaluate replacements for the injured Jimmy Butler.
  • Jonathan Kuminga, who formally requested a trade on Jan. 15, reentered the rotation with 20 points vs. Toronto before exiting the Dallas game with left knee soreness after an ankle twist; initial testing was not believed to show a serious issue, per ESPN.
  • League reporting indicates Kuminga still wants out, with the Kings viewed as the most interested suitor and the Lakers, Mavericks and Bulls also monitoring the situation.
  • Golden State lost 123-115 in Dallas despite 38 points from Stephen Curry, underscoring the pressure to add help with Butler out and the trade deadline approaching.