Overview

• Jonathan Kuminga entered restricted free agency after the Warriors tendered his qualifying offer on June 28, giving Golden State first-refusal rights.
• Interest has surfaced from the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans seeking to acquire Kuminga in a sign-and-trade.
• The NBA’s base-year compensation rule restricts Golden State to taking back only half of Kuminga’s outgoing salary, limiting potential trade return value.
• Proposed trade concepts include a direct swap for Malik Monk in Sacramento and a cap-relief arrangement that would bring Russell Westbrook on a veteran minimum.
• Latest reports suggest the Warriors are engaged in advanced three-team discussions that could send Kuminga to the Kings, though no deal is imminent.