The Jonathan Kuminga saga remains roughly the same, but a Northern California rival appears intent on acquiring the Warriors’ 22-year-old forward.
The Sacramento Kings have been the strongest pursuer of Kuminga, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported Sunday night, citing sources.
No significant traction on the Jonathan Kuminga front over the weekend, per sources. Restricted free agency around the NBA remains ice cold. Conversations and little action. Kings have been strongest pursuer of Warriors’ wing, but nothing has come close.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) July 7, 2025
Last week, NBC Sports California’s Tristi Rodriguez was the first to report that Sacramento and Golden State discussed a potential three-team sign-and-trade involving Kuminga.
That deal would have sent Kuminga to Sacramento, while Detroit would would receive guard Malik Monk, with the Kings sending Golden State second-year guard Devin Carter, big man Dario Šarić and two second-round draft picks.
Slater reported Thursday that the Warriors “balked” at the Kings’ initial offer for Kuminga, which appeared to not deter Sacramento from continuing its pursuit of the young forward.
Golden State extended a $7.9 million qualifying offer to Kuminga last weekend, kickstarting a restricted free agency that faces similar issues as players in comparable situations league-wide due to the lack of teams possessing a wealth of salary-cap space.
Kuminga has averaged 12.5 points on 50.7 percent shooting from the field in four NBA seasons since being selected by the Warriors at No. 7 overall in the 2021 draft.
As the ongoing situation awaits a resolution, it’s worth keeping an eye on Northern California’s two NBA teams potentially striking a deal for Kuminga.
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