The Sacramento Kings have offered Jonathan Kuminga a three-year, $63 million contract in restricted free agency with the Golden State Warriors acquiring Malik Monk and a future first round pick. The Warriors would have to unload salary in order to stay below the first apron, which would likely mean a trade of Moses Moody or Buddy Field. Sources say the pick is the primary … [Read more...] about Kings, Warriors Have Pick Protection As Sticking Point On Jonathan Kuminga Talks
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Pacific Notes: Bronny, Suns, Saric
Lakers guard Bronny James is adjusting to life ahead of his second pro season, as he tells Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James, who still deals with occasional health issues after suffering a cardiac arrest in the summer of 2023, is looking to improve his conditioning and develop his defense. After his second Summer League stint, the 6’2″ USC alum seems to feel a bit more secure in … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Bronny, Suns, Saric
Daeqwon Plowden, Kings Agree To Two-Way Deal
Daeqwon Plowden and the Sacramento Kings have agreed to a Two-Way deal. Plowden was waived by the Phoenix Suns from his Two-Way contract in July upon his trade from the Atlanta Hawks. Plowden appeared in six games with the Hawks last season, averaging 7.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11.9 minutes. Plowden also appeared in 43 G League games, averaging 15.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and … [Read more...] about Daeqwon Plowden, Kings Agree To Two-Way Deal
Explaining Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga’s RFA Stalemate
The Golden State Warriors and restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga’s stalemate may not end anytime soon. Indeed, the 2021 No. 7 pick is “continuing to decline their two-year, $45 million contract offer,” according to ESPN senior insider Shams Charania. This is primarily because of the Warriors’ “insistence on having a team option for the second season and their unwillingness … [Read more...] about Explaining Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga’s RFA Stalemate
Signed Second-Round Picks Now Count Against Cap
Between July 1 and July 30 of each NBA league year, a player signed using the second-round pick exception doesn’t count toward his team’s cap, but that changes as of July 31. Beginning on Thursday, each of the second-rounders signed using that exception will begin carrying 2025/26 cap hits. [RELATED: 2025 NBA Draft Pick Signings] The effect this will have on teams around the … [Read more...] about Signed Second-Round Picks Now Count Against Cap