Mar 21, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) dribbles during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

'He Could be a Fire Addition' – Golden State Warriors Urged to Consider Malik Monk Trade, Per Former NBA Champion

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Sep 28, 2025 10:50 AM ET

The Golden State Warriors have reportedly reopened talks on potentially sending Jonathan Kuminga to the Sacramento Kings via a sign-and-trade. However, the negotiations have stalled because the former isn’t interested in acquiring Malik Monk in the proposed package.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Club 520 podcast, former NBA champion Jeff Teague explained how Monk reminds him of a former Golden State Warriors guard.

“Malik Monk could actually be a fire addition to the Warriors. But I think they are set in a big… That’s what they need more than anything,” Teague said.

Feb 21, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr looks on during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

“I think he’d be a fire addition though, cuz they need a spark plug like him. That’s the Jordan Poole type of player right there. And I think if he got in that system with those veterans and those players that could mold him a little more, he’ll probably be better than Jordan Poole, to be honest,” he added.

Golden State Warriors Rumors: Steve Kerr is reportedly “pissed” at Jonathan Kuminga, per insider

The Golden State Warriors’ protracted saga involving Jonathan Kuminga has reportedly angered head coach Steve Kerr ahead of the team’s training camp in preparation for the 2025-26 NBA season.

Dec 30, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) defends against Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

“They use this thing that Steve Kerr doesn’t want him (Kuminga). And now you potentially piss off deeper. I think they have to piss off deeper,” Tim Kawakami shared on the Warriors Plus Minus podcast.

“And I don’t think they or Kerr, whatever. We’ve heard about this promise of minutes and significant minutes to Kerr, and telling him no matter what you’re in. You’re not telling that at the start. And then we’ll see. He’s not telling him no matter what,” he added.