Warriors, Suns Could Make Major Trade

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly considering pursuing Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, with CBS Sports writer Sam Quinn identifying them as the best landing spot. Quinn outlines a potential sign-and-trade scenario where the Suns could send a player like Dillon Brooks (a similar 3-and-D forward making around $21 million) to the Warriors. Golden State could then send out Kuminga at approximately $25 million and trade another player, Moses Moody, to satisfy salary-matching rules and free up roster space. This move would push the Suns over the luxury tax line, requiring them to potentially trade Nick Richards ($5 million) to get back under.

Quinn acknowledges that Kuminga's fit with the Suns is questionable, as Phoenix has a guard-heavy roster and Kuminga desires shots. However, he argues the Suns desperately need upside and to rebuild their core by hitting on young talent. Acquiring Kuminga represents that chance. While Kuminga would need to improve his defense and adapt to Phoenix's offense, he has the potential to become a very good player for them.

Given their current roster setup and lack of future draft capital, the Suns are seen as needing to make bold moves. A sign-and-trade for Kuminga would qualify as such a bold gamble. If the trade happens, Kuminga would join Devin Booker and Jalen Green as part of Phoenix's primary core moving forward.