The Warriors traded Kumingga asking price: first round + potential newcomer!

According to well-known journalist Fran, the Golden State Warriors have an extremely firm attitude in any trade negotiations involving young forward Kumingga - the asking price threshold they have insisted is at least one future first-round draft pick, plus a young player with training potential. This asking price quickly caused a stir in the trading market, and the teams responded clearly.

The King of Sacramento showed trading interest in the conditions offered by the Warriors and was actively evaluating whether it matched this requirement. But the Phoenix Suns are in trouble. Their existing assets are difficult to meet the Warriors' hard requirements for the first round pick without introducing third parties or using additional chips, and the trading is full of resistance.

The core of trading game - How is Kuming and the season performance?

In the regular season of the 2024-25 season, the 21-year-old forward played 47 games, averaging 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per 24.3 minutes per game. In the eight games of the playoffs, he averaged 15.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. His physical talent and impact power have become the focus of many teams.

The Warriors management revealed its trump card this time, clearly conveying its position of value to Kumingjia - he is not only an immediate combat power, but also a long-term asset worth exchanging with first-round picks and potential resources. The Kings' active evaluation suggests that Kuminga is adapted to the needs of its young core lineup, and the Suns are limited by insufficient draft pick reserves and must find another way to have a chance to join the competition.

League sources revealed that as the transaction discussion deepens, it is not ruled out that the Warriors show flexibility in specific young player candidates or first-round pick protection conditions. However, the double important price structure of "first round pick + potential newcomer" has become a hard ticket for the Warriors to start negotiations. This battle surrounding talented strikers is testing the operational wisdom of all management teams.