New Report on Warriors' Trade Pursuit for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Golden State Warriors remain the only NBA team yet to make an offseason trade or signing, primarily due to a stalemate involving Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga, a restricted free agent, is in a complex situation: he is reportedly asking for a contract exceeding $30 million and does not want to return to the Warriors, a sentiment reciprocated by the team. The Warriors, seeking a deal around $20 million to facilitate a trade due to a perceived lack of market, are holding out hope for a potential sign-and-trade with the Chicago Bulls, possibly involving Ayo Dosunmu.

According to Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard, the Warriors are playing this situation cautiously for a significant strategic reason: preserving assets. They are unwilling to trade Kuminga for less than his perceived value because they want to maintain every possible asset in case trade talks for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo intensify. While this doesn't mean the Warriors expect Antetokounmpo to request a trade or specifically choose the Bay Area, they recognize the possibility exists and want to be prepared should the opportunity arise to pursue the generational talent and two-time MVP.

The Warriors are described as acting as a hopeful and smart team by holding onto their assets for the potential, however slim, of entering the market for Giannis Antetokounmpo should he become available.