Kuminga Trade Rumors: Tracking Which Teams Are Interested and Trade Targets

The Golden State Warriors are expected to trade Jonathan Kuminga by the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

Below, I've tracked every rumor related to a Kuminga trade.

I'll add to this tracker until Kuminga is traded.

Teams Interested in Kuminga

On Jan. 9, The Athletic's Sam Amick wrote the following: "The Kings are widely seen as the leader in the Kuminga clubhouse, with league sources revealing that they talked with the Warriors last week and are expected to circle back soon. Yet because the Warriors have shown no interest in the Kings’ many available veterans, a third team likely will be required to get something done."

On Jan. 15, ESPN's Anthony Slater and Shams Charania reported that the Kings and Mavericks "are among the teams that have shown interest in Kuminga as an intriguing part of their rebuild." On Dec. 31, Amick reported that the Mavericks have interest in trading Anthony Davis for a package with Kuminga.

On Dec. 11, The Stein Line’s Marc Stein reported that the Bulls are “a team to watch” for Kuminga.

Teams Linked to Kuminga

On Jan. 12, The Stein Line's Jake Fischer reported that the Lakers "did call Golden State about Kuminga during the sides' summer standoff in restricted free agency" and that they "have likewise continued to monitor Kuminga’s situation while casting a wide net to try to find help on a very limited wing market."

On Jan. 5, Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor reported that the Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans have been linked to Kuminga.

On Dec. 16, Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix wrote “some execs believe New Orleans could be in play for” Kuminga. But on Dec. 12, Amick reported: “For quite some time now, the Warriors have been open about their desire to acquire the Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III. But if they’re going to use Kuminga to do that, then it would be helpful to know how, if at all, the Pelicans value the Warriors’ 23-year-old forward. For the time being, the feedback is mixed on that front."

On Nov. 28, ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel wrote “one team that has quietly been scouting Kuminga dating back to the start of the 2024-25 season and has continued into this year is the Indiana Pacers.”

Not Much Interest in Kuminga

On Jan. 1, Fischer reported that Brooklyn “has not shown much interest in acquiring Jonathan Kuminga dating to last summer.” On Dec. 27, Heavy Sports’ Sean Deveney reported that the Nets “have never been enamored with” Kuminga.

On Dec. 18, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported that “the Phoenix Suns, who discussed several potential sign-and-trade scenarios for Kuminga over the summer, are not as interested now as during that time.”

Older Rumors That Could Apply to Kuminga’s Market

In early October, Zach Lowe said on his podcast that “he heard some interest [in Kuminga] with Milwaukee.” He added that the Warriors are probably not interested in Kyle Kuzma. He did not mention whether the Bucks would have interest in Kuminga as the centerpiece of a Myles Turner trade.

In November 2024, Amick reported that the Clippers likely would have dealt Paul George to the Warriors via sign-and-trade if Golden State was willing to include Kuminga. But Kuminga “was never truly available” at the time, per Amick. Perhaps the Clippers are still interested in him more than a year after the George sign-and-trade rumors.

Warriors Trade Targets for Kuminga

On Jan. 23, Stein reported an Andrew Wiggins for Kuminga trade will be explored.

On Jan. 23, Amick reported the Warriors are interested in acquiring Miles Bridges.

On Jan. 1, Fischer reported the Golden State “has indeed had some internal discussions about whether to pursue [Michael Porter Jr.].”

As mentioned earlier, on Dec. 12 Amick reported that “the Warriors have been open about their desire to acquire the Pelicans’ Trey Murphy III.”

On Dec. 3, ClutchPoints’ Chris Dodson reported that the Warriors “are among a handful of Western Conference contenders actively exploring ways to acquire [Herb] Jones.”

On Jan. 12, Siegel wrote that if the Warriors can't get Porter, Murphy or Jones, they could pivot to Naji Marshall, Ayo Dosunmu, Haywood Highsmith, Bobby Portis and Dean Wade.

On Dec. 31, Amick wrote “while team sources say the Warriors have not entirely closed the door on a Davis deal, it appears unlikely.” We’ll keep the Mavericks big man here until a report comes out that the door is shut, though the serious hand injury he suffered on Jan. 8 makes a trade even less likely.

On Dec. 19, Chris Haynes reported that the Warriors are targeting centers Daniel Gafford, Nic Claxton and Robert Williams III.

On Dec. 9, Fischer reported “the Warriors have shown some real interest in [Myles] Turner in the past.” He added that when the Milwaukee center was with Indiana last year, the Warriors and Pacers discussed trade concepts involving Kuminga, Andrew Wiggins and Buddy Hield.