While Jonathan Kuminga’s frustration has seemingly escalated rapidly, the Golden State Warriors appear to have no interest in trading the 21-year-old forward. Kuminga, who “has lost faith in Steve Kerr” and no longer believes the coach will allow him to reach his full potential, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, reportedly won’t be a name popping up on the trade block anytime soon.
During an evaluation of a potential Toronto Raptors-Warriors trade involving Pascal Siakam, NBA insider Michael Grange of SportsNet reported that Golden State is unlikely to trade Kuminga, going as far as calling it “virtually a no-go.”
Still, according to multiple sources, the Warriors are loathe to trade Kuminga, who is seen as a potential star who can help them win now and in the future, the rare piece on the roster who can help Golden State both support Steph Curry in the present and transition to a successful post-Curry future, should it ever come.
... Moving on from Kuminga, taken seventh overall in 2021, just as he seems poised to harness his undeniable talent into a breakout season, is virtually a no-go.
