The Jonathan Kuminga situation still has no resolution in the early hours of the fifth day of NBA free agency.
As expected, the Warriors are exploring all options, and it appears a new potential suitor has entered the mix.
The Washington Wizards have shown interest in the last 24 hours, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported Thursday night, citing league sources, adding that the idea of Kuminga as a possible fit in Washington’s rebuild has “gained real momentum.”
Washington, which finished last in the Eastern Conference with just 18 wins on the 2024-25 season, is prioritizing the development of its young core around Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr. The Wizards also traded for CJ McCollum and Khris Middleton this offseason.
The Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets also have expressed “varying levels of interest” in the 22-year-old forward, Slater wrote, citing league sources.
Slater also notes the Kings’ offer for Kuminga, which was reported by NBC Sports California on Wednesday, of a three-team sign-and-trade being discussed that would send Kuminga to Sacramento and Devin Carter, Dario Šarić and two second-round draft picks to Golden State. The offer was balked at what the Warriors believe was a “buy-low” attempt, Slater reported, citing sources.
As for the Warriors’ asking price for Kuminga, Slater reported they are seeking “a promising young player plus a first-round pick.”
Kuminga, who was selected No. 7 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, is seeking a situation where he can be a consistent contributor and the future of a franchise that backs and believes in him. That hasn’t been the case for Kuminga in Golden State over the last four years.
As of now, all things remain on the table — including Kuminga’s return to the team that drafted him.
Only time will tell.
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