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Painfully Obvious Fit for Jonathan Kuminga in Free Agency Is Staring Everyone in the Face

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Svyato Rovenchuk | Last updated Jul 2, 2025 1:17 PM ET

Jonathan Kuminga's future in the NBA remains unclear. There is no doubt the athletic forward will have a spot in the league next season. However, where that place will be remains shrouded in doubt.

The Golden State Warriors have yet to have traction on any Kuminga sign-and-trade scenario, as most would have predicted with regard to the outcome of his offseason situation. That fact is bewildering considering the easy connection that should be in front of them.

Jake Fischer revealed the top four teams rumored to be interested in Kuminga's services for the 2025-26 NBA season. The Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans, and Sacramento Kings were named in connection to the young forward.

Out of those teams, the answer to where Kuminga plays next season should be painfully obvious. It is in the best interest of all parties involved to have it be the Bulls.

Fischer noted in his rumor mill roundup, "The Bulls are nonetheless bound to keep coming up in connection with Kuminga until there is a resolution to his status, given that they have previously expressed interest in the athletic swingman in past trade discussions involving Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine."

There should even be a pathway for Kuminga to get the type of contract desired via sign-and-trade here, as well as a prominent role. An issue holding up the situation, according to Fischer, is the fading desire for the Warriors to add Nikola Vucevic.

Fischer wrote, "The Warriors, though, appear to have moved away from past trade interest they previously registered in veteran Bulls center Nikola Vučević, which might have helped spark something this summer."

This feels odd considering the rapidly fading free-agent market for centers. Vucevic provides a reliable, productive option in the frontcourt. His price tag of $21.5 million is not a large pill to swallow either.

The situation here comes across as a bit of an overthink to a solution that would satisfy everyone. The Warriors should really consider their options here.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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