Sacramento Kings Lead Pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga Amid Stalled NBA Free Agency Talks

Restricted free agency in the NBA remains slow, with Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga yet to secure a new contract or trade. The Sacramento Kings have emerged as the strongest pursuer, but trade talks have stalled due to Golden State's high asking price, reportedly a promising young player and a future first-round pick, which the Kings have been unwilling to meet. Sacramento offered a package including rookie guard Devin Carter, veteran forward Dario Saric, and two second-round picks, but the Warriors declined, viewing it as undervaluing Kuminga's potential. Kuminga, who averaged 15.3 points per game last season and in the playoffs, remains a restricted free agent after his rookie deal expired and has received interest from other teams including the Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, and Brooklyn Nets. The Warriors extended Kuminga a $7.9 million qualifying offer, preserving their right to match any offer sheet, and Kuminga is expected to meet with teams at the Las Vegas Summer League to discuss his future. Despite interest elsewhere, Kuminga maintains a positive relationship with Golden State and a return remains possible, while the Warriors are content to wait for a stronger trade package or keep developing him internally.