{"id":195513,"date":"2025-07-26T10:53:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T10:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/195513\/"},"modified":"2025-07-26T10:53:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T10:53:34","slug":"jonathan-kuminga-trade-speculation-swirls-around-phoenix-suns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/195513\/","title":{"rendered":"Jonathan Kuminga trade speculation swirls around Phoenix Suns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1753307774_305_85191031007-usatsi-25321575.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Phoenix Suns insider breaks down Bradley Beal contract buyout<\/p>\n<p>The Suns bought out guard Bradley Beal&#8217;s contract, ending his time in Phoenix. The Republic&#8217;s Duane Rankin explains what it means for the team.<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan Kuminga trade speculation continues to swirl around the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/basketball\/nba\/teams\/golden-state-warriors\/9\/\" data-autotag=\"b851f12c-2556-43d0-b31a-c0eca28025da\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Golden State Warriors<\/a> forward after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcentral.com\/story\/sports\/nba\/suns\/2025\/07\/24\/jonathan-kuminga-phoenix-suns-rumors\/85364465007\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.azcentral.com\/story\/sports\/nba\/suns\/2025\/07\/24\/jonathan-kuminga-phoenix-suns-rumors\/85364465007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ESPN&#8217;s Shams Charania<\/a> reported that the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/basketball\/nba\/teams\/phoenix-suns\/21\/\" data-autotag=\"5b1d8499-f4c6-4857-a8e9-6d2e8a35bac3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Phoenix Suns<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/basketball\/nba\/teams\/sacramento-kings\/23\/\" data-autotag=\"3167e433-c189-4ca5-b7ab-4c9e41dbb11b\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sacramento Kings<\/a> have made sign-and-trade offers for the restricted free agent.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the latest chatter from NBA writers surrounding the 6-foot-7 forward who averaged 15.3 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game and 2.2 assists per game last season, but is reportedly looking for an increased role after shining in the Warriors&#8217; NBA playoff series loss to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/basketball\/nba\/teams\/minnesota-timberwolves\/16\/\" data-autotag=\"ac5e47f0-6bd5-488e-9fd0-a3a235704d6f\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Are the Suns a good fit for Kuminga? Do they have the assets to trade for him? What kind of role could he potentially have in Phoenix?<\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\">Details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcentral.com\/story\/sports\/nba\/suns\/2025\/07\/24\/jonathan-kuminga-phoenix-suns-rumors\/85364465007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Are the Phoenix Suns trying to land Golden State&#8217;s Jonathan Kuminga?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nba\/news\/best-fits-for-biggest-names-in-nba-free-agency-ben-simmons-to-knicks-jonathan-kuminga-leaves-warriors-more\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nba\/news\/best-fits-for-biggest-names-in-nba-free-agency-ben-simmons-to-knicks-jonathan-kuminga-leaves-warriors-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CBS Sports<\/a>: Phoenix Suns best fit for Jonathan Kuminga<\/p>\n<p>Sam Quinn wrote: &#8220;Phoenix is still a questionable basketball fit for Kuminga. He wants shots and half of the Suns&#8217; roster is comprised of shooting guards. But more than anything, the Suns need upside. They need to hit on a young player or two and rebuild their broken core. Kuminga is a chance on that front. He&#8217;d have to defend better than he has with the Warriors and figure out how to fit on a quietly stuffed offense, but if he could, he has a chance to be a very good player.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nba\/story\/_\/id\/45816235\/jonathan-kuminga-no-rush-accept-warriors-contract-offers\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nba\/story\/_\/id\/45816235\/jonathan-kuminga-no-rush-accept-warriors-contract-offers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ESPN<\/a>: Suns&#8217; offer for Jonathan Kuminga doesn&#8217;t &#8216;move the needle&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Slater wrote or the Suns and Kings: &#8220;Both suitors remain on the fringe of these talks, attempting to engage the Warriors on packages but delivering nothing that has moved the needle. The Warriors don&#8217;t want to add what they view as bad salary, would like a promising young player and have been steadfast in their request for a first-round pick in any Kuminga sign-and-trade talks, league sources said. Phoenix doesn&#8217;t even have a first-round pick available to trade.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\">Analysis: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcentral.com\/story\/sports\/nba\/suns\/2025\/07\/21\/phoenix-suns-roster-update\/85298842007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Phoenix Suns not ruling out more moves, but good with current younger roster<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/nba\/nba-stories\/siegels-scoop-nba-intel-chris-paul-bradley-beal-marcus-smart-deals\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/nba\/nba-stories\/siegels-scoop-nba-intel-chris-paul-bradley-beal-marcus-smart-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Clutch Points<\/a>: Suns offered Grayson Allen in sign-and-trade package for Jonathan Kuminga<\/p>\n<p>Brett Siegel wrote: &#8220;The Suns&#8217; interest in Kuminga has not changed since the trade deadline, but there haven&#8217;t been any serious developments on this front, league sources said. Allen is a player Phoenix has brought up in brief sign-and-trade talks with Golden State, but that is not a contract the Warriors would want to add in a potential deal involving Kuminga this summer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightsideofthesun.com\/2025\/7\/24\/24473885\/suns-jonathan-kuminga-trade-rumors-sign-and-trade-grayson-allen-royce-oneale-beal-buyout\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.brightsideofthesun.com\/2025\/7\/24\/24473885\/suns-jonathan-kuminga-trade-rumors-sign-and-trade-grayson-allen-royce-oneale-beal-buyout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SB Nation<\/a>: Royce O&#8217;Neale, Nick Richards names to watch in potential Jonathan Kuminga trade<\/p>\n<p>Holden Sherman wrote: &#8220;Royce O\u2019Neale and Nick Richards are also other names to monitor in a possible sign-and-trade for Kuminga due to their salaries and unclear roles on the team after Phoenix\u2019s acquisitions this offseason. \u2026 Whether the Suns want him or not, Golden State will continue to be in the driver&#8217;s seat for his services because he\u2019s a restricted free agent, meaning the team will be able to match any offer he accepts with another team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\">Phoenix Suns&#8217; win total odds: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcentral.com\/story\/sports\/nba\/suns\/2025\/07\/21\/nba-win-total-odds-2025-26-phoenix-suns-over-under-betting\/85311820007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How many games will team win in 2025-26 NBA season?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/golden-state-warriors\/nba-mock-trade-idea-sends-jonathan-kuminga-to-suns-as-warriors-acquire-bold-contending-pieces\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nba\/golden-state-warriors\/nba-mock-trade-idea-sends-jonathan-kuminga-to-suns-as-warriors-acquire-bold-contending-pieces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Athlon Sports<\/a>: What would it cost Phoenix Suns to trade for Jonathan Kuminga?<\/p>\n<p>The site proposed the Suns send Royce O&#8217;Neale, Nick Richards and two future second-round picks to Golden State for Kuminga.<\/p>\n<p>It wrote: &#8220;Despite his troubles with the Warriors system last season, his high-upside talent is clearly visible. He\u2019s an improving shooter with a varied offensive game, alongside flashes of high defensive utility. He might not get the on-ball reps he wants in Phoenix next to Booker and Green, but he could be the perfect complementary wing to the high-scoring backcourt duo. If he continues to improve, he could have a star-like role in Phoenix in the future and help the franchise return to Playoff contention.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/valleyofthesuns.com\/shams-confirms-suns-interest-rival-free-agent-one-major-hold-up-kuminga\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/valleyofthesuns.com\/shams-confirms-suns-interest-rival-free-agent-one-major-hold-up-kuminga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fansided<\/a>: Jonathan Kuminga could be a missing piece for Phoenix Suns<\/p>\n<p>Jordanna Clark wrote: &#8220;It seems like Kuminga should be older than he is, but he&#8217;s only 22. He&#8217;ll turn 23 in October. He has the potential to become the player he thinks he can evolve into. It wouldn&#8217;t hurt the Suns to take a swing on him, especially since his value has dipped over the past few weeks. \u2026 Phoenix hasn&#8217;t had much luck the past couple of seasons (and even that is an understatement), but maybe, just maybe, Kuminga is a piece of the puzzle that the Suns are missing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\">More NBA: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azcentral.com\/story\/sports\/nba\/suns\/2025\/07\/18\/mat-ishbia-bradley-beal-buyout-suns\/85268317007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Team owner Mat Ishbia talks Bradley Beal buyout, new-look Phoenix Suns<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\">Reach Jeremy Cluff\u00a0at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com<\/a>.\u00a0Follow him on X, formerly Twitter\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jeremy_Cluff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">@Jeremy_Cluff.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\">Support local journalism: Subscribe to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cm.azcentral.com\/specialoffer?gps-source=CPNEWS&amp;utm_medium=onsite&amp;utm_source=TAGLINE&amp;utm_campaign=NEWSROOM&amp;utm_content=JEREMYCLUFF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">azcentral.com<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Phoenix Suns insider breaks down Bradley Beal contract buyout The Suns bought out guard Bradley Beal&#8217;s contract, ending&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":195514,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3791],"tags":[1085,7,130,133,1087,309,164,131,7240,867,4056,6676,307,152,54,79,70,85,6,239,1090,67,1088,2065,472,4045,986,477,66,83,17,55,604,308,264,1092,1084,1089,255],"class_list":{"0":"post-195513","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-phoenix-suns","8":"tag-az","9":"tag-basketball","10":"tag-espn","11":"tag-espn-inc","12":"tag-explainer","13":"tag-golden","14":"tag-golden-state-warriors","15":"tag-inc","16":"tag-jonathan","17":"tag-jonathan-kuminga","18":"tag-kings","19":"tag-kuminga","20":"tag-minnesota","21":"tag-minnesota-timberwolves","22":"tag-modular","23":"tag-modular-story","24":"tag-national","25":"tag-national-sports","26":"tag-nba","27":"tag-new","28":"tag-new-visitors-az","29":"tag-news","30":"tag-not","31":"tag-phoenix","32":"tag-phoenix-suns","33":"tag-phoenixsuns","34":"tag-sacramento","35":"tag-sacramento-kings","36":"tag-sports","37":"tag-sports-news","38":"tag-state","39":"tag-story","40":"tag-suns","41":"tag-timberwolves","42":"tag-ttp","43":"tag-ttp-explainer-not-visual","44":"tag-visitors","45":"tag-visual","46":"tag-warriors"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/114919165499985225","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/195513","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=195513"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/195513\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/195514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=195513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=195513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=195513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}