Overview
- Jonathan Kuminga becomes trade‑eligible on January 15, and league reporting indicates the Warriors are exploring deals before the February 5 deadline.
- Marc Stein reports the Pelicans are resisting interest in Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones, complicating Golden State’s preferred one‑for‑one wing swap without adding significant assets.
- Kuminga has logged frequent coach’s decisions and was a late scratch with lower‑back soreness, reinforcing questions about his role and short‑term value.
- Jimmy Butler publicly reaffirmed his support and mentorship of Kuminga, urging professionalism despite benchings and ongoing trade speculation.
- Kevin O’Connor cites the Blazers, Pelicans and Wizards as interested teams, while other scenarios such as a Michael Porter Jr. pursuit are characterized as speculative and likely to require larger packages.