The NBA offseason is heating up, and the Sacramento Kings are making waves with a bold move that could shake the foundation of the Golden State Warriors’ roster. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Kings have emerged as one of the most aggressive teams pursuing restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, submitting a concrete trade offer alongside the Phoenix Suns in a bid to pry the young star from the Bay Area.
Kuminga, the 22-year-old forward and 2021 NBA Champion, has been a tantalizing talent for the Warriors since being selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Last season, he showcased his potential, averaging 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game while shooting an impressive 45.4% from the field across 47 games. Though his three-point shooting (30.5%) still needs refinement, Kuminga’s athleticism and scoring ability have many believing he’s on the cusp of All-Star status.
Shams with an update on the Kuminga situation. Mentions the Kings as one of 2 teams (the Suns) to make a concrete offer to the Warriors in a potential sign & trade.
The Warriors don’t want what both teams are offering. So it’s the same as it’s been over the last few weeks. https://t.co/Q4OeNjao1b
— Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC) July 24, 2025
A standout moment from the 2024 season came on January 25, when Kuminga etched his name in Warriors history with a perfect 11-for-11 shooting performance from the field—the most makes without a miss by a Warrior since Chris Mullin in 1990. The Golden State Warriors celebrated the feat, highlighting Kuminga’s growing impact on the court.
However, despite flashes of brilliance, Kuminga’s tenure in Golden State has been a rollercoaster. Inconsistencies and questions about his fit in the Warriors’ system have fueled trade rumors, and now, the Kings are looking to capitalize. Charania reports that both Sacramento and Phoenix have tabled serious offers over the past week, but the Warriors appear unmoved, suggesting the proposals don’t meet their expectations for the young star.
Jonathan Kuminga went 11-11 from the field tonight.
That’s the most makes without a miss by a Warrior since Chris Mullin in 1990 ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/WBDQ3O4RtI
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 25, 2024
ABC10’s Matt George elaborated on the standoff, noting that the Warriors are holding firm, unwilling to accept what the Kings and Suns have put forward in potential sign-and-trade scenarios. For now, negotiations seem stalled, but Sacramento’s persistence signals their determination to add Kuminga’s explosive potential to their roster.
The Kings, fresh off a disappointing 2025 season where they fell to the Dallas Mavericks in the play-in tournament, are hungry to bounce back. Missing the playoffs has lit a fire under the franchise, and landing a player of Kuminga’s caliber could be the spark they need to compete in the loaded Western Conference.
As the offseason unfolds, all eyes will be on Golden State and Sacramento. Will the Warriors hold onto their young star, or will the Kings’ aggressive pursuit tear apart the Warriors’ roster in a blockbuster deal? One thing is certain: the NBA rumor mill is buzzing, and Kuminga’s future is at the heart of it.