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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Jonathan Kuminga #1 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a dunk on the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Chase Center on October 27, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Golden State Warriors had an ugly offseason with Jonathan Kuminga. They were not able to come to terms on an agreement with him until one of the final days in restricted free agency. The deal was in place with the understanding that they would try to trade him.
Still, there was hope from the Warriors that they might be able to repair the relationship. Kuminga was looking for more playing time and opportunity than he had last year. He started out the year getting significant minutes for the team.
Now, Kuminga is no longer in the rotation. Since he signed an extension in the offseason, he had to wait until he was trade-eligible to be moved. Now, he is eligible. Kuminga has had enough, and he has made his feelings known to the organization.
GettyGolden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga dribbles the ball. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Jonathan Kuminga Demands a Trade From the Warriors
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Kuminga has demanded a trade from the Warriors. Kuminga wants to play for an organization that will give him more playing time. He clearly has fallen out of the good graces of Steve Kerr, and that was evident last season.
Kuminga was drafted as part of the Warriors’ “two timelines” plan under GM Bob Myers. That did not end up working very well, although Golden State did win the title in 2022. It’s clear that Kuminga does not want to play in the system that Kerr has created around Stephen Curry.
It’s clear that Kuminga wants a fresh start. What is unclear is what kind of trade value he has. The Warriors have known that they were going to trade him from the start of the season. Without him playing much over the last few weeks, it’s tough to gauge his trade value.
GettyGolden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga grabs a rebound. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Jonathan Kuminga is the Warriors’ Best Trade Asset
Even though his value is unclear, Kuminga is still Golden State’s best trade asset. He is the only player that they have who is young enough that other teams are still intrigued by, except for Moses Moody. Moody is someone Golden State would like to keep, though.
The Warriors have to improve their offense for the second half of the year. Right now, they have just the 15th-best offense in the NBA. While Kuminga can score, he didn’t move the ball well and was caught being lazy on defense several times throughout the season.
With the Warriors now knowing that they cannot repair this relationship, they have about a month to find a new home for Kuminga. Finding the right trade partner for him might be tough if the Warriors are unwilling to throw in some draft assets as part of a trade.
Kuminga’s trade value is the lowest it’s ever been. He has the worst net rating of his career, which makes him even more unattractive to other teams. Still, his pure athleticism is likely going to attract a team to make a move for him before the deadline.