REPORT: Suns Aggressively Pursuing Warriors Star

The Phoenix Suns are actively pursuing Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, with ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reporting that Phoenix and the Sacramento Kings have both submitted "concrete" offers to the Warriors within the past week. Both teams are described as among the most aggressive suitors in trade discussions.

Kuminga, a restricted free agent, would require a sign-and-trade arrangement to join the Suns. This potential move aligns with Phoenix's roster overhaul following the departures of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, where additions like Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green aim to support Devin Booker in maintaining competitiveness. While Golden State has presented offers to Kuminga, he has reportedly rejected all proposals so far.

Trade negotiations face significant hurdles: The Warriors insist on avoiding "bad salary," acquiring a promising young player, and receiving a first-round pick in any sign-and-trade deal. Phoenix currently lacks available first-round picks to include, and neither the Suns nor Kings have presented packages that meet Golden State's demands. League sources characterize the restricted free agent market as "ice-cold" due to limited cap space across the NBA.

Despite the stalemate, the Warriors believe their current offer to Kuminga represents the highest starting salary available to him. Both Phoenix and Sacramento remain engaged but peripheral in discussions as the August deadline approaches.