PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns lose out on a young trade target that they were interested in for the 2025-2026 season. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Tuesday that the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga have finally reached an agreement on a two-year deal to bring him back for this season.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The two sides had gone back-and-forth all summer on a deal, with the growing animosity between the two opening the door on a potential trade. Phoenix remained a top option for Kuminga, but couldn’t meet Golden State’s demands.
Apr 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) dribbles the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Suns miss out on Kuminga:
Any potential deal would’ve included a combination of players like Grayson Allen or Royce O’Neale. The duo had appeared in the team’s media day festives, which made any possibly deal evermore unlikely for the two teams. The Suns will move forward with the roster it had completely retooled over the offseason.
May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) holds onto the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Eleven new players will be on the roster, that is boasting a much more youthful rotation. The 23-year-old Kuminga would’ve fit nicely into the franchise’s current trajectory, but Phoenix will have to stick with a Devin Booker and company led roster.
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