Team sources indicate the situation is so strained that the player could remain with the team past the February 5 deadline.
Frustration first became public on December 2, when Kuminga sat the entire fourth quarter of a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder despite positive on-court results earlier in the game.
The tension deepened on January 2 when Kuminga appeared on the injury report with lower back soreness shortly before another matchup with Oklahoma City, even though Steve Kerr had previously said he would play.
Several team sources questioned the legitimacy of the injury.
Repeated DNP-CDs and a shrinking role have weakened Golden State’s leverage in trade talks. Rival teams now view Kuminga as a depreciated asset, lowering their offers accordingly.
Sacramento remains interested but is no longer willing to include a future first-round pick, while the Los Angeles Lakers have monitored the situation without gaining traction.
Even owner Joe Lacob, once a vocal supporter, has reportedly cooled on Kuminga.
Golden State is prepared to keep Kuminga through the deadline if necessary, noting that he becomes a $23.4 million expiring contract this offseason.
Kuminga opened the season as a starter, averaging 14.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists, but his role was eliminated after 12 games, leading to a sharp decline in production.
Despite the uncertainty, he continues to receive support from teammates like Jimmy Butler as the Warriors sit 22–19 and search for additional scoring help.
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— RealGM (@RealGM) January 15, 2026
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