The Golden State Warriors need to figure out what they are going to do about Jonathan Kuminga. Right now the promising young forward is a restricted free agent. Unfortunately it doesn’t look like many teams are interested in giving him the contract he is looking for. That’s why a Kuminga sign-and-trade seems like the best option for the Warriors.
Ricky O’Donnell of SBNation made his “NBA free agency predictions for 12 best available players on 2025 market”.
The Warriors losing Kuminga in a sign and trade was one of his top predictions.
“Prediction: Sacramento Kings
Predicted contract: Four years, $95 million
It feels like a breakup is best for both Kuminga and the Warriors. There are a number of interested teams, including the Bulls, Pelicans, Heat, and Wizards, but the latest smoke has been all about the Sacramento Kings. The Kings reportedly offered Devin Carter, Dario Saric, and two second round picks, which Golden State deemed a low ball offer. I actually think that’s a nice return for a player who never fit well into Steve Kerr’s system. I liked Carter in last year’s draft as a point of attack defender who can get off some threes, and they can probably find a taker for Saric on an expiring deal. Kuminga makes some sense for the Kings because they just need upside swings, and he could finally leverage his physical gifts away from Kerr’s read-and-react offense. The Kings offer the cleanest fit of any potential suitor. The Warriors just need to agree to play ball.”
This isn’t great news for Warriors fans. If this Kings-Kuminga sign and trade ends up happening, the Warriors are getting a fairly weak return for their young forward.
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Devin Carter, Dario Saric, and some picks is not enough. The Warriors might as well resign Kuminga themselves and try to trade him at the deadline for a better return.
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