{"id":72112,"date":"2025-07-18T08:03:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T08:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/72112\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T08:03:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T08:03:20","slug":"suns-front-office-might-be-eyeing-a-bold-kuminga-swing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/72112\/","title":{"rendered":"Suns’ front office might be eyeing a bold Kuminga swing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that the Phoenix Suns<\/a> are under both the first and second tax aprons, new options have opened up, one of them being the ability to complete a sign-and-trade. Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors<\/a> has reportedly worn out his welcome and is seeking a fresh start somewhere he\u2019ll be appreciated.<\/p>\n

The Suns remain one of those potential destinations. And according to Arizona Sports\u2019 John Gambadoro, there\u2019s still a slim chance it could happen.<\/p>\n

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I won\u2019t say no. Suns have liked Kuminga for a while. I don\u2019t think it\u2019s likely so chances more in the low range. But won\u2019t rule out. https:\/\/t.co\/Gv6dLKMqBs<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) July 17, 2025<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Kuminga is intriguing, but from the outside looking in, he often comes across as a selfish player, someone who might be too self-centered at times. That\u2019s likely why Warriors\u2019 head coach Steve Kerr benched him for most of the second half of the season. Or perhaps it was because Jimmy Butler was added to the roster at the trade deadline.<\/p>\n

The reason I lean into the \u201cselfish\u201d label is that Kuminga might believe he\u2019s better than he is. In reality, he\u2019s a role player.<\/p>\n

But despite all that, I like the fit.<\/p>\n

It makes sense for many reasons to move on from Grayson Allen and Nick Richards in exchange for a player who can fill the small forward position and offers significant upside.<\/p>\n

Now that the Suns have Jalen Green, another player with something to prove, you have to ask: Would adding Kuminga hurt the team\u2019s chemistry and disrupt ball movement on offense?<\/p>\n

I say screw it. Roll the dice. Kuminga\u2019s next contract likely won\u2019t exceed $20 million per year, and if he\u2019s replacing Allen and Richards, it\u2019s a gamble worth taking. Although acquiring him via sign-and-trade, as Rod Argent points out<\/a>, would hard cap ther Suns.<\/p>\n

This Suns team is already full of rascals. Why not add another?<\/p>\n

What do you say? Should the Suns look to sign-and-trade for Kuminga?<\/p>\n

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\n Would you trade for Kuminga?<\/p>\n