Kevin Durant Trade Drama Could Make or Break Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga!

The Phoenix Suns and their standout player Kevin Durant appear to be on the brink of separation this offseason, as there are indications that Durant might be traded before the NBA Draft on June 25. Meanwhile, the prolonged trade discussions have left other league activities in limbo, with many waiting to see the outcome.

Many teams interested in Durant have to come to terms with the possibility that they might not secure the 15-time All-Star and future Hall of Famer. Consequently, attention might turn towards one of the top free agents available, Jonathan Kuminga, who could be a valuable addition for several teams.

As Kuminga approaches his restricted free agency, the Golden State Warriors are reportedly exploring sign-and-trade options to secure a new team for the 22-year-old forward. However, decisions regarding Kuminga might be delayed until Durant’s situation is resolved.

A recent report by Marc Stein and Jake Fischer on The Stein Line has highlighted that the future of Golden State’s Jonathan Kuminga is deeply entangled with the uncertainty surrounding Durant’s next moves.

Stein and Fischer noted, “The immediate future of Golden State’s Jonathan Kuminga seems to be even more affected by the uncertainty around Durant than DeRozan’s.”

Jonathan Kuminga is considered a ‘fallback option’ for the Miami Heat if they don’t acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant, per @MikeAScotto

“Miami has prioritized pursuits of Giannis Antetokounmpo (if he became available this summer) and Durant (whom they’re actively… pic.twitter.com/HBt0n7dxZz

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 16, 2025

“Kuminga will soon become a restricted free agent. Up till now, there haven’t been any significant rumors that Brooklyn — the only NBA team projected to have considerable salary cap space this summer — is looking to pursue Kuminga with their anticipated $55 million budget. Thus, predicting sign-and-trade scenarios for the dynamic 22-year-old forward is challenging until Durant’s future becomes clearer,” they stated.

“Perhaps Miami might consider a sign-and-trade deal for Kuminga if they fail to secure the league’s No. 8 all-time leading scorer. It has been noted that Miami showed interest in Kuminga during previous negotiations,” they added.

While Kuminga could potentially return to Golden State if they decide to invest heavily despite recent tensions with coach Steve Kerr, other teams like the Brooklyn Nets and Miami Heat might be more suitable options for the young forward.

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