Rival teams expect Jonathan Kuminga to be traded before the deadline
With rumors surrounding the Golden State Warriors in potential tradesteam can make a move before the deadline, one name that is always speculated is Jonathan Cumminga. As it is The Warriors are still fighting for one last championship pushthe latest reports on Kuminga suggest that he won’t be in the team for long.
League insider Chris Haynes spoke on “NBA on Prime” and said there are “rival teams” who expect Kuminga to be traded when Jan. 15 rolls around. Haynes would double down on speculation that Kuminga and head coach Steve Kerr “I just wasn’t on the same page,” they have many meetings in their direction.
“There are rival teams that believe that when Jan. 15 comes around, that’s when Jonathan Cuminga can be traded. When that happens, they don’t expect Jonathan Cuminga to still be a member of the Golden State Warriors after the trade deadline,” Hayes said. “So he’s a name to watch as this time goes on. Kuminga was very frustrated.”
“I was told he had numerous meetings with Steve Kerr, and the two were just not on the same page,” Kuminga continued. “So at some point after Jan. 15, rival executives expect Kuminga and the Warriors to part ways via trade.”
“(Rival teams) don’t expect Jonathan Cumminga to still be a member of the Golden State Warriors after the trade deadline. (JK and Steve Kerr) just weren’t on the same page.”
Chris Haines gives an update on the Cummings/Warriors situation š
ā ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 27, 2025
Kuminga has long been involved in trade rumors with Golden State, even as far back as last offseason, but both sides agreed to a two-year, $35 million extension. Although both sides seemed to have found the same footing, the situation seems to be revolving around speculation again.
Kuminga is averaging 11.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game this season while shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 32 percent from deep in 24.8 minutes per game this season.
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