Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Jonathan Kuminga Demands Trade from Warriors
Jonathan Kuminga, a player for the Golden State Warriors, has asked to be traded to another team.
He started the season well but was later benched and has not played much.
The Warriors and Kuminga had some disagreements about his contract.
Now, other teams like the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks are interested in trading for him.
The Warriors want to get players with expiring contracts in return.
The trade deadline is in February, and it's not sure if a deal will happen before then.
Jonathan Kuminga demanded a trade from the Golden State Warriors on January 15, 2024.
Kuminga started the season well but was benched after a rough patch and has not played much since.
The Warriors and Kuminga had contentious contract negotiations, leading to his trade demand.
The Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks have shown strong interest in trading for Kuminga.
The Warriors prioritize getting players with expiring contracts in return and avoid long-term deals unless the value is overwhelmingly positive.
- Who
- Jonathan Kuminga, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks
- What
- Jonathan Kuminga demands a trade from the Golden State Warriors
- When
- January 15, 2024 (first day he became trade-eligible)
- Where
- Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks
- Why
- Kuminga's demotion to the bench and contract negotiations
- Player
- Jonathan Kuminga
- Team
- Golden State Warriors
- Contract
- Two-year, $46.8 million
- Team Option
- $24.3 million for second year
- Trade Deadline
- February 5
- Interested Teams
- Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks
- Warriors' Priority
- Expiring contracts in return