


New details have emerged regarding the Sacramento Kings’ pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga after a flurry of rumors lit up social media in recent days.
The most prevalent rumor had the Kings engaged in discussions with the Detroit Pistons and Golden State Warriors regarding a three-team sign-and-trade deal that would bring Kuminga to Sacramento along with Dennis Schroder.
The Kings have, in fact, reached an agreement with Schroder in what is expected to be a sign-and-trade move. However, a league source told The Sacramento Bee the acquisition of Schroder is unrelated to the Kings’ pursuit of Kuminga and reports of a three-team deal with Detroit and Golden State were “totally false.”
Other sources told The Bee the Kings are among several teams that have reached out to the Warriors and Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner. Sources stopped short of saying Sacramento has made an offer, but as The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported, the Kings have “floated” the idea of a package consisting of Devin Carter, Dario Saric and two second-round picks.
Slater noted the Warriors “balked at what they felt was a buy-low attempt.” The package of Carter, Saric and draft capital is consistent with the proposal reported by ABC 10’s Matt George and NBC Sports Bay Area’s Tristi Rodriguez.
The Washington Wizards have entered into talks for Kuminga, according to The Athletic, joining the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets as teams that have expressed various levels of interest. The Warriors are reportedly seeking a promising young player and a first-round draft pick in a sign-and-trade deal for Kuminga.
It is unknown which players the Warriors would want from Sacramento, but Keegan Murray and Keon Ellis are likely at the top of their list. Malik Monk has been rumored in trade talks, but even if the Warriors wanted him, sources tell The Bee he would be too expensive given Golden State’s salary cap situation.
The Warriors were unable to reach a long-term contract extension with Kuminga prior to the 2024-25 season. He played out his rookie contract while growing more and more frustrated with his role under coach Steve Kerr.