Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been in-and-out of head coach Steve Kerr's rotation this season, leading to questions about his future with the team.
The Sacramento Kings have been mentioned as a potential destination for Kuminga. Kings GM Scott Perry reportedly pursued him last summer and still has his eye on the young forward, per ESPN's Anthony Slater.
"Perry visited Kuminga in Miami when he was a restricted free agent, league sources said, cultivating a relationship that could still lead to a business partnership," Slater said. "There remains mutual interest."
Slater wrote that Perry checked in with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. About Kuminga's availability last week. The Kings have been hesitant to include their 2030 protected first-round pick in a trade, which the Warriors have been targeting.
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Kings guard Malik Monk could be included in a potential deal, but the Warriors reportedly aren't interested in multiyear contracts. One player that makes sense for Golden State is Keon Ellis, who's on an expiring deal and has been brought up in trade rumors.
"The Warriors, league sources said, don't want to take on a multiyear contract they view as negative value, which has made Monk a nonstarter in these talks."
Kuminga hasn't played since mid-December. He's averaged 11.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 18 games. Slater later reported that Golden State may opt to keep Kuminga past the trade deadline if they aren't satisfied with his market.
His situation will be one to monitor for the Warriors, who are searching for roster upgrades during their uneven start to the season.
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