Suns' front office might be eyeing a bold Kuminga swing

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Now that the Phoenix Suns 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 has reportedly worn out his welcome and is seeking a fresh start somewhere he’ll be appreciated.

The Suns remain one of those potential destinations. And according to Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro, there’s still a slim chance it could happen.

I won’t say no. Suns have liked Kuminga for a while.

I don’t think it’s likely so chances more in the low range. But won’t rule out. https://t.co/Gv6dLKMqBs

— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) July 17, 2025

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’s likely why Warriors’ 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.

The reason I lean into the “selfish” label is that Kuminga might believe he’s better than he is. In reality, he’s a role player.

But despite all that, I like the fit.

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.

Now that the Suns have Jalen Green, another player with something to prove, you have to ask: Would adding Kuminga hurt the team’s chemistry and disrupt ball movement on offense?

I say screw it. Roll the dice. Kuminga’s next contract likely won’t exceed $20 million per year, and if he’s replacing Allen and Richards, it’s a gamble worth taking. Although acquiring him via sign-and-trade, as Rod Argent points out, would hard cap ther Suns.

This Suns team is already full of rascals. Why not add another?

What do you say? Should the Suns look to sign-and-trade for Kuminga?

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