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Warriors Weigh Kuminga's Future as Porzingis Trade Talks Intensify

The franchise is split over packaging the forward in a sign-and-trade for a reliable center

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga speaks during a news conference at the NBA basketball team’s facility in San Francisco, Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball during the NBA game at PHX Arena on April 08, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Apr 1, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jonathan Kuminga enters restricted free agency with the Warriors holding matching rights and is at the center of potential sign-and-trade discussions.
  • One proposal would package Kuminga and other role players to Boston in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis’s expiring contract.
  • Insiders say a separate sign-and-trade with the Brooklyn Nets could swap Kuminga for three-and-D wing Cameron Johnson using New York’s cap space.
  • Owner Joe Lacob has publicly championed Kuminga’s talent while coach Steve Kerr has questioned his fit alongside Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.
  • Kuminga remains open to returning but insists on a featured offensive role, making his final destination dependent on upcoming negotiations.