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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NBA trade rumor: Phoenix Suns eye Jonathan Kuminga in complex sign-and-trade talks with Golden State Warriors
Another team is interested in Jonathan Kuminga (Image via Instagram / @jonathan_kuminga) As the Golden State Warriors and their restricted free agent, Jonathan Kuminga, look for a win-win solution to their current situation, a new team has entered the scene. The Phoenix Suns, who recently acquired three-time All-Star Bradley Beal, have expressed interest in the NBA player, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. As per the sources, the team has just started talking unofficially about the potential of a sign-and-trade involving Golden State's swingman. Jonathan Kuminga draws attention from the Phoenix Suns amid an uncertain future with the Golden State Warriors Jonathan Kuminga received some positive news Thursday morning. The gifted player may have another suitor. NBA insider Jake Fischer claimed that the Phoenix Suns have indicated interest in a sign-and-trade for the player. On July 17, he posted in the Substack weekly, The Stein Line: 'Sources say Phoenix, meanwhile, is the latest team to express exploratory interest in a Kuminga sign-and-trade... challenging as it would be for the Suns to make such a deal happen…. Fresh off completing a buyout of Bradley Beal this week, enabling the Suns to waive-and-stretch the hefty contract possessed by the three-time NBA All-Star guard, they have contacted both Kuminga's representation and the Warriors to make their fondness for the bouncy swingman known. ' He further wrote: 'The Suns have reached out to both Kuminga's representation and the Warriors 'to make their fondness for the bouncy swingman known.' However, there are obstacles in the way of the Phoenix Suns ' possible sign-and-trade for the Golden State Warriors' previous No. 7 pick, so no deal is imminent. Stating the same, Jake Fischer added: 'The Suns, to be clear, do not appear to possess the sort of draft capital or players that Golden State is believed to be seeking in exchange for Kuminga.' Jonathan Kuminga in court (Image via Instagram / @jonathan_kuminga) However, he pointed out that the Phoenix Suns' interest in Jonathan Kuminga stems from their February trade talks for Kevin Durant . Additionally, even though arranging such a deal would be difficult financially and logistically, it is evident that the team is very interested in the player's potential. However, it's worth a try for the Phoenix Suns, which needs to begin a new chapter with Devin Booker as its core player. On the other hand, Jonathan Kuminga has the potential to become one of the NBA's top scoring wings. However, even though the Golden State Warriors might not let him expand his wings, the Phoenix Suns might. Also read: Kevin Durant reflects on Brooklyn Nets downfall as Kyrie Irving hints at upcoming livestream Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Paul George wants Golden State Warriors' forward to become an \
Jonathan Kuminga has been in a tough situation since being drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2021. Unlike most high lottery picks, Kuminga landed on a roster that was challenging for championships with three future Hall of Fame talents leading the way. Earning playing time on that roster, with a win-now coach like Steve Kerr, was a difficult task for a first, second, third or even fourth-year forward. However, little by little, Kuminga has improved his game and earned a role within the rotation. Unfortunately, he still needs more playing time if he's going to reach his ceiling. That's why he and the front office are yet to reach an agreement on a new contract. It's also why he's been linked with trades to younger, rebuilding teams around the NBA. However, in a recent episode of the "Podcast P with Paul George" podcast, the Philadelphia 76ers All-Star explained why Kuminga could emerge as an integral part of Golden State's potential push for a Western Conference championship. "Kuminga, that should be the X factor because he can handle, he can get to his shot, he's developed his three-point range, he's strong, like He can play in a big lineup and he can play in a small lineup," George said. "...Be the Iguodala. Be the young Iguodala." There's no question regarding Kuminga's talent and long-term upside. The issue is whether he will get the minutes he needs to continue developing his game and flourishing in his role. Currently, there doesn't appear to be much of a market for Kuminga's services. As such, he's expected to re-sign with Golden State. Still, that doesn't mean he won't be traded before the trade deadline. But, if he does stick with the Warriors moving forward, Kerr may need to find a consistent role that he can grow into and start to anchor the second unit with. This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Forbes
4 days ago
- Sport
- Forbes
Restricted Free Agents May Be Holding Up The Rest Of NBA Free Agency
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 30: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors looks to ... More drive to the basket past Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 30, 2024 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) The NBA free-agent market opened only two weeks ago, but it has largely ground to a halt. A handful of notable restricted free agents may largely be to blame for that. Nine-time All-Star point guard Damian Lillard is the best player on the free-agent market, although he's expected to miss most or all of the 2025-26 campaign due to the Achilles tendon tear that he suffered in the first round of the playoffs. He's an unrestricted free agent, so he can sign with any team of his choosing at any time, but he's likely in no rush for now. Beyond that, the next-best options are all restricted free agents. Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey, Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes and Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas are the four who may be gumming up the free-agent market at large. The Nets are the only remaining team with significant salary-cap space, so options are running low for anyone who's hoping to land a big payday this offseason. Sign-and-trades could open up additional possibilities, although base-year-compensation rules would complicate that for any restricted free agents who are eyeing a significant raise. As the Warriors, Bulls, Sixers and Nets await decisions from their respective RFAs, they're somewhat stuck for the time being. Those four might be the next big dominoes that have to fall before free-agent activity picks back up across the league. The Kuminga Roadblock Of the four notable RFAs on the market, Kuminga has long seemed like the biggest flight risk. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, he has "long held a dream of evolving into a star wing capable of driving an offense and leading a team," but that isn't likely to happen in Golden State as long as Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler are still around. Slater reported that the Sacramento Kings offered 2024 No. 13 overall pick Devin Carter, veteran big man Dario Šarić and two second-round picks in a sign-and-trade for Kuminga, but the Warriors "balked at what they felt was a buy-low attempt." He added that the Warriors "have been searching for a promising young player plus a first-round pick in return for Kuminga" in a sign-and-trade. Slater mentioned that "an eventual compromise and return to the Warriors" is still "very much on the table," although he reported that the Bulls, Nets, Washington Wizards, Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks had "also registered varying levels of interest in him." Either way, Kuminga's uncertain future could be impacting the rest of what the Warriors do this offseason. With only nine players under contract, the Warriors are currently $25 million below the $195.9 million first apron and $36.9 million below the $207.8 million second apron. Filling out the rest of their roster with veteran-minimum contracts alone would cost them at least an additional $10 million. The question then becomes whether they'll retain Kuminga, as that could decide which version of the mid-level exception they have access to (if any). If the Warriors used the $14.1 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception, they'd be hard-capped at the first apron, which wouldn't leave much wiggle room for them to re-sign Kuminga. Instead, they figure to use the $5.7 million taxpayer mid-level exception, which will hard-cap them at the second apron. However, they likely have no interest in hard-capping themselves at either apron until they know exactly what's next for Kuminga. That may be having a trickle-down effect on veteran center Al Horford, who's been linked to the Warriors for the past few weeks. On Monday's episode of ESPN's NBA Today, Marc J. Spears of Andscape said the Warriors expected Horford to sign with them last week, although he has yet to do so. ESPN's Tim MacMahon proceeded to tamp down concerns by saying that "the assumption around the league is that he will end up with the Warriors," which begs the question of whether their delay in signing him is related to Kuminga. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line recently reported that the Warriors are also "a strong contender" to re-sign De'Anthony Melton, who played only six games for them this past season before tearing his ACL. Like with Horford, the Warriors may be waiting to see how much Kuminga commands—and whether they decide to re-sign him—before devoting a specific dollar amount to Melton. Grimes And Giddey The Sixers find themselves in a similar boat with Grimes as the Warriors are with Kuminga. After drafting VJ Edgecombe and Johni Broome, signing Trendon Watford to a two-year, veteran-minimum contract and re-signing Eric Gordon, Kyle Lowry to one-year, vet-min deals, the Sixers currently have $188.1 million their books. That leaves them roughly $7.8 million below the first apron and $19.7 million below the second apron. The Sixers could create slightly more wiggle room under the aprons by waiving Ricky Council IV, whose $2.2 million salary is fully nonguaranteed until Jan. 10. But if they're hoping to use the $5.7 million taxpayer mid-level exception, which would hard-cap them at the second apron, they need to know exactly how much Grimes is earning next year first. Leading up to free agency, Tony Jones of The Athletic reported that Grimes was "looking for a contract that averages $25 million per season." If he got anywhere near that, the Sixers would go soaring over the second apron and would lose access to any mid-level exception. Team president Daryl Morey recently cited that as the reason why the Sixers weren't able to re-sign Guerschon Yabusele, who took a two-year, $11.3 million contract with the New York Knicks via their taxpayer MLE. The Bulls are currently $38.6 million below the luxury-tax line, so they shouldn't be too concerned about the aprons. (They're $43.7 million below the first apron and $55.6 million below the second apron.) However, they haven't crossed into luxury-tax territory since the 2015-16, and that isn't likely to change this year. If the Bulls also want to use the $14.1 million non-taxpayer MLE, that would leave only $24.5 million for Giddey. Much like the Sixers and Warriors, they likely want to know Giddey's exact starting salary before they embark upon the rest of their offseason business. The Wild-Card Nets The Nets entered free agency as the NBA's biggest wild card, as they were the only team that had significant cap space this offseason. They've used most of that on trades (Michael Porter Jr., Tre Mann) rather than free agents, but they could still carve out nearly $25 million of spending power while keeping Thomas' $12.1 million cap hold on their books. The Nets only have $126.3 million in salary at the moment, and they have 16 players under contract, which is one higher than the regular-season roster limit. In other words, more changes are coming this offseason. The Nets figure to spend the rest of their cap space before turning their attention to re-signing Thomas. Once they do, they should still be far enough under the luxury-tax line for that not to be a concern. However, they may want to keep their options open for the time being since they're the only team left with actual cap space. If other teams need to shed salary in a multi-team trade, the Nets would be the obvious dumping ground. Once Kuminga, Grimes and Giddey decide what to do, that'll give the Warriors, Sixers and Bulls the information they need to move forward with the rest of their offseason plans. Until then, all three are in a holding pattern, which could be having a trickle-down effect on the remaining free-agent class at large.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Golden State Warriors Make Announcement During Offseason
Golden State Warriors Make Announcement During Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Golden State Warriors are not in good graces with fans. It's been over two weeks since the opening of free agency, and the organization has made no moves. Advertisement ESPN insider Shams Charania offered some insight behind the lack of action from the Warriors, and it hinges on one player: Jonathan Kuminga. 'The Warriors have not made a move yet this offseason because a lot of what they're going to do, or trying to do, hinges on [Kuminga's] restricted free agency,' Charania said on Sirius XM radio. 'Does he come back on a deal? Or are you signing and trading him?' Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr talks to forward Jonathan Terada-Imagn Images Kuminga is a restricted free agent. It's clear his future with Golden State is bleak, though the club doesn't want to let him walk for free. So are they re-signing him, or will they land a deal on a sign-and-trade? Advertisement The Warriors are also waiting on a decision from Al Horford. The former Boston Celtics center and NBA champion is weighing his options between four teams and retirement. Warriors make announcement on Tuesday While the Warriors look to join the party and make a free agency deal, they made an announcement regarding the 2025-26 NBA season. Their preseason schedule has arrived, and will go as follows: Sunday, October 5: vs. Los Angeles Lakers (5:30 p.m.) Wednesday, October 8: vs. Portland Trail Blazers (7:00 p.m.) Sunday, October 12: @ Los Angeles Lakers (6:30 p.m.) Tuesday, October 14: @ Portland Trail Blazers (7:00 p.m.) Friday, October 17: vs. Los Angeles Clippers (7:00 p.m.) Summer League is underway. A preseason schedule has been released. And the Warriors' front office still has yet to strike a free agency deal. With Stephen Curry's career winding down and having Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green on the roster, the team is in a win-now position. Simply put, there needs to be more urgency from Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the rest of the front office. Advertisement Kuminga's situation is taking time, though, which is likely going to be the first domino to fall. From there, the Warriors can get active in the trade market and in exploring deals with remaining free agents, as they look to bolster their squad before preseason and the new season. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
What's behind the Warriors' stunning lack of free agency moves
Nine years ago, the Warriors made perhaps the most absurd free agency signing in NBA history when they added Kevin Durant to their 73-9 squad. Fast forward to 2025, and Golden State has stood pat two weeks into free agency and is the only team to have not made a single move so far. Just two players are expected to be the ones to thrust the front office into action: Jonathan Kuminga and Al Horford. 3 Free agent Al Horford has reportedly received interest from the Warriors, Lakers, Bucks and Hawks. NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics big man has been rumored all throughout free agency to join the Warriors, yet the progress on it actually happening has seemingly been stagnant. 'Golden State expected him to sign last week, he didn't,' Marc Spears reported on ESPN's 'NBA Today' on Monday. Golden State seems like the favored landing spot for Horford, but the big man is still mulling. 'Lakers, Milwaukee, Atlanta I believe are also interested in the nearly 40-year-old guy who also has retirement on the table,' Spears continued. 'He's still considering retiring, he's not in any hurry, he's got a sixth kid coming on the way.' Kuminga, a restricted free agent, is the other piece of the puzzle for the Warriors. They extended him a $7.5 million qualifying offer but are hesitant to offer him anything expensive long-term with questions surrounding his team fit, as head coach Steve Kerr often seemed to struggle finding a place for the former No. 7 draft pick in his rotations. 3 NBAE via Getty Images The stalemate with the 22-year-old wing is reportedly what's held up Golden State's offseason. 'The Warriors have not made a move yet this offseason because a lot of what they're going to do, or trying to do, hinges on [Kuminga's] restricted free agency,' ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania said on Sirius XM radio. 'Does he come back on a deal? Or are you signing and trading him?' Warriors sharpshooter Buddy Hield revealed his stance on the Kuminga situation during Golden State's Summer League game Sunday night. 3 Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has led the franchise to four championships. Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images 'He's a worker. We all know JK can play. We would love to have him back,' Hield told ESPN. 'He's a special talent … I hope that he stays [with the Warriors]. And I hope that we can go on this run together.' Considering Golden State expected Horford to sign last week, perhaps the team is ready to make its first move regardless of Kuminga's status. Spears thinks there could be an unlikely hero that leads Horford to joining Stephen Curry and the Warriors — and in turn would finally end their free agency inactivity. 'You know who I think is gonna be in this decision? His 10-year-old son, Ian,' Spears said. 'He just started traveling with Al on the road like two seasons ago. The kid loves basketball, I know he's like, 'Dad, Steph Curry.' I can see Ian convincing his dad to keep playing.'
