Jonathan Kuminga’s trade market has cooled, with Monte Poole of NBC reporting that only the Sacramento Kings have shown genuine interest.
Jonathan Kuminga’s future with the Golden State Warriors remains uncertain, and the league’s lack of interest in the young forward is drawing attention.
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Despite his talent and potential, the interest in Kuminga around the league has been minimal, with just the Sacramento Kings showing real interest.
“Of the other 29 teams in the NBA, only the Sacramento Kings have shown interest in acquiring Kuminga,” Monte Poole of NBC reported. “That the Kings are alone on this island makes a statement on its own – use your imagination – but Sacramento general manager Scott Perry is eager to shed high-salaried veterans and begin a rebuild.”
“The other 28 teams have shown no more than tepid interest, sources say, leaving the market for Kuminga even cooler now than it was last July, when he was a restricted free agent hoping for an offer sheet that never came.”
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The quote highlights just how unusual Kuminga's situation is. Despite being a talented 23-year-old with strong athletic tools and flashes of scoring and defense, nearly the entire NBA has not pursued him. Only Sacramento appears willing to explore a potential deal, as the Kings are looking to rebuild and clear cap space by moving veteran contracts.
Kuminga’s numbers this season show his potential. He averaged 13.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting and 6.6 rebounds over 13 games before knee tendinitis sidelined him.
The Warriors originally envisioned Kuminga as a versatile wing who could play lockdown defense, slash to the basket, and fit within a team-first offense built around Stephen Curry. But Kuminga’s aspirations to handle the ball and be a focal scorer clash with Golden State’s championship framework.
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