Overview

• The Warriors and Kings have renewed sign-and-trade discussions, with Sacramento offering Malik Monk and a lottery-protected 2030 first-round pick tied to a proposed three-year, $63 million deal for Kuminga, The Athletic reported.
• Obstacles include Golden State’s reluctance to take on Monk’s 2027-28 player option, apron constraints that could force moving Buddy Hield or Moses Moody, and the possibility of rerouting Monk to a third team.
• Kuminga has rejected recent Warriors offers, including a three-year, roughly $75.2 million package with a team option, as he continues to seek a player option; he has until Oct. 1 to accept a one-year qualifying offer of about $7.9–8 million.
• League reporting indicates Golden State is expected to quickly sign Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II, and Seth Curry once Kuminga’s status is resolved, with the team currently carrying nine players.
• Kuminga did not attend a player-organized mini-camp in San Diego hosted by Jimmy Butler, with Shams Charania noting he was the only potential Warriors player absent as the stalemate continues.