The Golden State Warriors are reportedly open to retaining Jonathan Kuminga past the February trade deadline if no appealing offers materialize, sources told ESPN’s Anthony Slater.
Kuminga, making $22.5 million this season, has played just 10 minutes in the past month and has not appeared in the last nine games, including seven coach’s decision DNPs.
Reportedly, the Warriors largely expect the 23-year-old forward to be traded, and he may have already played his final game in Golden State.
Representatives of the former seventh overall pick have advised caution to avoid injury while trade talks continue, reflecting a shared understanding that a deal could happen soon after he becomes eligible for a trade on January 15.
Kuminga signed a two-year, $46.8 million extension in October, with a $24.3 million team option for 2026-27 and a potential $1.7 million bonus triggered by an immediate trade.
Sacramento and New Orleans have been the most consistently linked destinations, with Dallas, Chicago, and Portland also showing interest, according to league sources cited by Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports.
Golden State’s priority in any trade is acquiring a wing who can shoot and defend alongside Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, with the team reportedly willing to include Moses Moody or Buddy Hield in potential packages.
Through 18 games this season, Kuminga is averaging 11.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 24.8 minutes per game while shooting 43.1% from the field and 32.0% from three.
The Warriors currently sit eighth in the Western Conference at 19–18, scoring 114.8 points per game while allowing 113.6, a middle-of-the-pack performance that motivates management to explore moves to improve depth and perimeter shooting.
Any deal is expected to focus on future assets, rotational players, or financial flexibility rather than an immediate win-now acquisition, as Golden State balances short-term competitiveness with long-term planning around its core veterans.
