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Warriors Weigh Sign-and-Trade of Jonathan Kuminga as Bulls and Heat Emerge

Jonathan Kuminga’s push for a larger role has prompted Golden State to plot sign-and-trade deals aimed at filling its need for a veteran center.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, left, talks with owner Joe Lacob during a WNBA basketball game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Los Angeles Sparks in San Francisco, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 14: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball during the first quarter of Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on May 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga

Overview

  • Kuminga enters restricted free agency with Golden State retaining matching rights while weighing trade offers if it cannot guarantee him an expanded role
  • League sources name the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat as leading candidates for sign-and-trade negotiations, with Miami viewing Kuminga as a backup option if star pursuits falter
  • The Warriors have discussed packaging Moses Moody alongside Kuminga to create salary flexibility for a veteran center acquisition
  • Golden State’s front office prioritizes adding an elite big man after its lack of size was exposed in a second-round playoff loss
  • Kuminga averaged 24.3 points on 55.4% shooting and nearly 39% from three in his final four playoff games, underscoring his demand for consistent playing time