Jonathan Cuminga’s Blockbuster Trade Would Include Draymond Green, Insider Says

Any potential blockbuster trade involving the Golden State Warriors and forward Jonathan Cummings would should probably be included veteran forward Draymond Greenaccording to a discussion on the latest episode of The Hoop Collective with ESPN insiders Tim MacMahon and Brian Windhorst.

MacMahon outlined the salary and roster realities the Warriors face if they want to land a big deal.

“If they’re going to get anything out of the blue blockbuster, it’s probably going to be Draymond Green being shipped. Now, I agree with you that it’s not a high-probability situation, just looking at the roster, looking at the salaries.”

Windhorst then identified Kuminga as the central young piece.

“Well, that’s Kuminga, that’s the guy they’d set up for a trade.”

MacMahon added additional context about financial barriers.

“It’s an emergency trade that you’ll need more than that salary.”

The comments highlight the complexities the Golden State Warriors face as they weigh roster flexibility in the competitive Western Conference. MacMahon suggested that, after the recent conflict between Green and head coach Steve Kerr, along with Golden State’s mid-table position, Green’s contract will almost certainly be needed to aggregate enough salary to acquire a top-caliber player in the Cummings deal.

Jonathan Cumminga and Draymond Green impact the Warriors’ trade bill

Golden State entered Christmas Day hovering around .500 and fighting for position in a tight conference. The team has relied on continuity around its veteran core, but trade speculation remains as management evaluates avenues to shore up the roster.

Kuminga, 23, remains one of the Warriors’ most intriguing assets. In 18 games, including 13 starts, he averaged 11.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 43.1% from the field and 32% from three-point range in 24.8 minutes per game. He signed a two-year, $46.8 million contract that includes a team option worth $24.3 million for next season, setting up potential free agency ahead of the 2027-28 campaign.

Green, meanwhile, continues to be a central figure both on and off the floor. The 35-year-old is averaging eight points, six rebounds and five assists per game while shooting 40.4% from the field and 32.4% from the outside in 25 appearances, logging 27 minutes per game. He is making $25.8 million this season as part of a four-year, $100 million deal and has a $27.6 million player option for next season before possible free agency.

on the field, The Warriors showed positive momentum on Christmas Day, beating the Dallas Mavericks 126–116 to secure their third straight win and improve to 16–15. Golden State will carry that momentum into the start of a three-game road trip Sunday afternoon against the Toronto Raptors at 3:30 PM ET.

While neither deal appears imminent, comments from McMahon and Windhorst highlight significant considerations that would accompany any major Warriors trade involving Cummings, with Green’s contract emerging as a key component.