The Phoenix Suns have expressed “exploratory curiosity” in a sign-and-trade to accumulate Jonathan Kuminga, sources inform Jake Fischer. The Suns had been linked with Kuminga throughout their Kevin Durant commerce discussions with the Golden State Warriors forward of the deadline.
The Suns usually are not thought-about more likely to have the kind of belongings within the type of gamers or draft capital that the Warriors would search to take part in a sign-and-trade.
Aaron Turner, Kuminga’s agent, has held a number of discussions with the Warriors as he seeks at the very least $25 million per season.
The Warriors are reluctant to supply Kuminga a contract that prime and are searching for at the very least a primary spherical choose in any sign-and-trade.
The Sacramento Kings have proven essentially the most curiosity in Kuminga amongst rival groups. The Chicago Bulls are a workforce Kuminga has focused, however they’re additionally navigating their very own restricted free agent in Josh Giddey.