The start of the 2025-26 season is underway, and so far, it’s been one for the ages.
The NBA season is officially underway, and it's already delivered its share of drama - from nail-biters to outstanding individual performances. The on-court action has been nothing short of electric, but as always, the conversation inevitably shifts to how teams can make the next move to separate themselves from the pack.
The Golden State Warriors are among the teams that fit that bill. The Warriors will look to make a massive move that puts them over the top prior to the trade deadline. One of their massive trade pieces remains their forward, Jonatha Kuminga.
He’s been on the team’s trading block for some time, and after signing an extension with the team prior to the season, all signs point to Kuminga landing with a new team by as late as February.
Nothing is set in stone, but the likelihood of him being moved is high. The Athletic’s David Aldridge proposed this massive three-team trade that sends Kuminga to the Chicago Bulls.
“Warriors trade Jonathan Kuminga to Chicago for shooting guard Kevin Huerter; Bulls trade guard Ayo Dosunmu to Indiana; Pacers trade wing Ben Sheppard to Chicago and center Tony Bradley to Golden State.
“Kuminga's shelf life in the Bay is limited. The Dubs could end the suspense with a reasonable gamble that the 27-year-old Huerter can get back to being the elite marksman he was in Atlanta and early in his Sacramento days, which would be a good bet given the guys who'd be on the floor with him every night in San Francisco. Chicago would get two years to evaluate JK's skill set alongside Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Indy (see question No. 8, above) would do well to add the long and pesky Dosunmu to spell Andrew Nembhard at the point this season, while potentially being a low-cost re-sign next summer to back up Tyrese Haliburton when he returns for the 2026-27 season.”
The Bulls appear to be one of a handful of teams that could be a great fit for the 24-year-old forward.
Among the others who could make a move for Kuminga are the Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks, to name a few. Many things can and will transpire as the season progresses. Through two games in the season, the former lottery pick has averaged 15.5 points per game, 7.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 0.5 steals in 34.5 minutes of action.
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