Young Warriors Player Is Reportedly Considered ‘Untouchable’ In Trade Talks

Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors just had easily the best season of his young career and carved out a very important spot in the team’s roster.

His spot is so important, in fact, that the front office isn’t willing to even entertain the idea of trading him away.

According to Ramona Shelburne, per NBACentral, Kuminga is considered “untouchable” by the Warriors.

“They’ll do everything they can to keep him. They don’t even want to talk about him,” Shelburne told 95.7 The Game.

In 2023-24, Kuminga averaged 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 22.2 assists.

For comparison, he posted 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in the season before that.

The season got off to a very rocky start for the three-year veteran and Kuminga wasn’t sure of his place in head coach Steve Kerr’s plans.

But when those two had a heart-to-heart chat, Kuminga felt more secure in his role and started to blossom in some major ways.

The rest of the season was sensational for Kuminga and everyone, including the front office, noticed.

The Warriors won’t be parting ways with Kuminga this summer but there are quite a few other players who could be sent packing.

Golden State didn’t even reach the playoffs this year and multiple inside reports say that changes are on the horizon for the franchise.

Obviously, Stephen Curry isn’t going anywhere and now it’s obvious that Kumigna will remain too.

But fans shouldn’t be shocked if multiple other players are not in the lineup when 2024–25 begins.

The Warriors will likely look very different in the new season but Kuminga will be one of the familiar faces that fans will see.

Now the question is: how many other returning stars will be suiting up for the Warriors?