Kuminga Requests Trade from Warriors on Eligibility Day
On the day he became eligible to be traded, Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors requested a trade, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. This development follows a challenging start to the season for the 23-year-old forward.
Kuminga’s Trade Demand
Jonathan Kuminga’s trade eligibility began on Thursday due to the contract he signed earlier in the summer. Following turbulent contract negotiations, he started the first 12 games of the current season. However, a recent decline in performance led to him being sidelined for the last 13 games.
Warriors’ Coach Comments
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed disappointment regarding Kuminga’s situation, stating, “I’m disappointed for him that things didn’t continue to go the way they did the first couple of weeks.”
Potential Trade Destinations
- Sacramento Kings
- Dallas Mavericks
These two teams have shown interest in acquiring Kuminga, as reported by Charania.
Season Performance
Throughout this season, Kuminga has played in 18 games, averaging:
