Oct 9, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) and forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) defend against Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) during a free throw attempt in the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Kings Made Recent Trade Offer for Warriors Star: Report

Originally posted on Sacramento Kings on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Jul 24, 2025 4:31 PM ET

The Sacramento Kings have been involved in trade rumors with the Golden State Warriors throughout nearly the entire 2025 NBA offseason, and the rival franchise is looking for a solution to their Jonathan Kuminga issue.

Kuminga, 22, is sitting in restricted free agency with reports that he does not want to return to the Warriors, and that feeling seems to be mutual. However, the Warriors have struggled to find a sign-and-trade partner, and the growing expectation is that he will return to Golden State until they can find an alternative.

Kuminga’s camp want a big deal in the $30M+ range and don’t want to be back with Warriors.

Golden State wants a small deal in $20M range where they can flip him because there’s no market.

Dubs still holding out that a S&T with Bulls can happen. Ayo Dosunmu is a good player. https://t.co/YTpZxhIqKw
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) July 19, 2025

Earlier in the offseason, the Kings reportedly offered Devin Carter, Dario Saric, and draft capital to the Warriors in exchange for Kuminga, but after Golden State turned it down, trade talks significantly slowed down.

I'm hearing the Kings are attempting to use pieces like Devin Carter & Dario Saric, and even draft compensation to Golden State, as part of a Kuminga deal. @ABC10 https://t.co/BfEB6lXayo
— Matt George (@MattGeorgeSAC) July 3, 2025

However, a new report from ESPN's Shams Charania on NBA Today reveals that the Kings have made a more recent offer for Kuminga than many expected.

"I'm told the Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings are two teams that have made concrete offers with the Warriors over the last week or so," Charania said. "Two of the more aggressive teams with Kuminga, and they're also offering him an opportunity for significant minutes and a starting-caliber role in their lineup."

Reporting for NBA Today -- the latest on restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors as August nears: pic.twitter.com/hKZMA5rBGb
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 24, 2025

Kuminga averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists last season for the Warriors, and the 6-foot-8 forward has shown some glimpses of All-Star-caliber potential throughout his four years in the NBA. Even though the Kings have reportedly re-engaged in talks with the Warriors about Kuminga, a deal between the two teams seems unlikely to get done as Golden State turns down their offer, again.

This article first appeared on Sacramento Kings on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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