Jonathan Kuminga draws sign-and-trade interest from Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings, delays Golden State Warriors deal | NBA News
One of the most talked-about topics in the NBA in recent days is Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga’s upcoming summer move. Since he is a restricted free agent this summer, the team still has control over his future. However, he is now reportedly being pursued by several teams. According to reports, the Golden State Warriors have received “concrete” trade proposals for Jonathan Kuminga from the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. The news was first made public by ESPN insider Shams Charania.
Jonathan Kuminga seeks bigger role amid interest from Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Jonathan Kuminga is allegedly turning down offers from the Golden State Warriors. He added that the two teams vying for him at the moment are the Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings.Over the past week, the Golden State Warriors have reportedly received formal sign-and-trade offers from both teams. About the same, the ESPN insider then said in an interview:“I’m told the Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings are two teams that have made concrete offers to the Warriors over the last week or so. They’re two of the most aggressive teams…”He continued:“He did tell me though that he is in absolutely no rush on doing a deal with the Warriors right now and he is not accepting their current offers.. He added that he wants to continue to explore options. … Whether that’s continuing conversations with the Warriors, but also sign-and-trade options that are available to him in the marketplace.”Additionally, reportedly, the Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings are the clubs making the offer since they have the potential to provide Jonathan Kuminga a starting position. This is something Charania stated that “he wants more than anything.”Shams Charania further noted that the Golden State Warriors are not considering the offers made in sign-and-trades thus far. Unfortunately for the NBA player, the only way he is likely to leave Golden State this offseason is through a sign-and-trade.
Jonathan Kuminga in action (Image via Instagram / @jonathan_kuminga)
Being a restricted free agent, he now has three choices: sign an offer sheet with a rival team, play for the Golden State Warriors on a qualifying offer worth $7.9 million next season, or re-sign with the team on a new contract. The team has two options if Jonathan Kuminga signs an offer sheet from a rival team: match the offer sheet or let the gifted swingman to depart and negotiate a sign-and-trade. Meanwhile, he is now delaying his decision in favor of a bigger position, either with his previous team or somewhere else.Also read: The Phoenix Suns and the New York Knicks eye Darvin Ham for coaching staff shake-up
