No significant traction has been made.
A couple of interesting nuggets pertaining to Jonathan Kuminga have dropped, courtesy of an article from The Athletic’s Anthony Slater.
The first: the Golden State Warriors are apparently seeking specific returns when it comes to a trade-Kuminga scenario:
The Golden State Warriors, according to league sources, have been searching for a promising young player plus a first-round pick in return for Kuminga, should they ultimately choose to part with him in a sign-and-trade scenario. They extended the $7.9 million qualifying offer to the 22-year-old wing and maintain the ability to match any contract he signs.
Reports of the Sacramento Kings being willing to part with Devin Carter (fulfilling the “promising young player” criteria mentioned above, Dario Šarić, and two second-round picks in exchange for Kuminga signal that perhaps that notion is quite true. However, that package doesn’t seem enticing enough for the Warriors to accept, considering that they may not to undergo the Šarić experience once again. Not to mention the fact that two second-round picks isn’t the first-round pick they are reportedly asking for.
The Kings aren’t the only team interested in Kuminga. Per Slater:
The Washington Wizards entered the mix in the last 24 hours, and the idea of Kuminga as a possible fit in Washington’s rebuild has gained real momentum, according to league sources. The Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets have also registered varying levels of interest, league sources said.
While the restricted free agency market appears to be quite difficult for Kuminga to break out of, Slater does mention that he isn’t alone in that struggle. Other restricted free agents such as Josh Giddey, Quentin Grimes, and Cam Thomas are also yet to find agreements with teams.
The possibility remains, therefore, that Kuminga could return to the Warriors on a fresh contract:
An eventual compromise and return to the Warriors also remains very much on the table, league sources said, considering the market dynamics at play. The two sides have talked about a sit-down in Las Vegas between Kuminga, Turner, general manager Mike Dunleavy and head coach Steve Kerr to discuss a possible path forward, if his situation remains unresolved in a week.
As the days pass by and the process drags longer, both parties may have no choice but to continue their often uneasy association with each other.