The Warriors’ offseason just keeps twisting and turning, doesn’t it? You thought the draft drama was wild, but hold onto your hats. Golden State’s summer is heating up with moves that feel equal parts surprising and strategically intriguing. Something’s definitely brewing out West, and it involves key pieces of their recent core. The vibes are shifting in a major way.
Rumors are swirling like crazy around Chase Center, and two specific stories have everyone buzzing. One young talent’s future suddenly looks way less certain, while a beloved defensive ace just made a power play that links him to the league’s elite. It’s the kind of interconnected NBA drama that reminds you it’s never just about basketball. Get ready for some unexpected connections.
Breaking the news, NBA Central reported on X that the Phoenix Suns are the latest squad eyeing Jonathan Kuminga. Jake Fischer detailed the Suns’ “exploratory interest in a Kuminga sign-and-trade, challenging as it would be for the Suns to make such a deal happen.” Fresh off dumping Bradley Beal’s contract, Phoenix has apparently called both Kuminga’s reps and the Warriors to express “their fondness for the bouncy swingman.” Talk about a late entry to the party.
The Phoenix Suns are the latest team to show interest in Jonathan Kuminga, per @JakeLFischer
“Sources say Phoenix, meanwhile, is the latest team to express exploratory interest in a Kuminga sign-and-trade … challenging as it would be for the Suns to make such a deal happen.… pic.twitter.com/8BFkmUcncZ
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 17, 2025
Here’s the catch, though: making this deal work is a huge hurdle. Fischer notes the Suns simply “do not appear to possess the sort of draft capital or players that Golden State is seeking” – reportedly a promising young player plus a first-round pick. Good luck with that! This Phoenix interest is actually a lifeline, as Kuminga’s market has cooled significantly. The Bulls backed off, the Kings’ offer (Devin Carter, Dario Šarić, two seconds) was seen as a lowball, and Miami moved on after getting Norman Powell. League whispers now suggest Kuminga might start the season back with the Dubs, only to be moved before the February deadline. It’s become a serious patience game.
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