Thu Jul 24 10:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Suns Eye Kuminga After Beal Buyout, Trade Hurdles Loom
**Phoenix, AZ** – Fresh off their agreement with Bradley Beal, who is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Phoenix Suns are reportedly targeting Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. According to a report by Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Suns have reached out to the Warriors regarding a potential deal.
Kuminga, seeking a larger role and a contract rumored to be worth at least $25 million annually, may be looking for a change of scenery as negotiations with the Warriors appear to be stalling. While a short-term deal with Golden State isn’t entirely off the table, the possibility of Kuminga finding a new home is growing.
However, potential suitors face challenges. Limited cap space across the league narrows down the list of teams that can afford Kuminga’s demands. The Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings were previously mentioned as possible destinations but have shown little movement in recent weeks.
The Suns’ interest presents its own set of obstacles. The Warriors are reportedly seeking valuable first-round draft capital in a sign-and-trade for Kuminga, an asset the Suns are short on due to previous trades. Phoenix currently doesn’t control its own first-round picks until 2032, limiting their direct trading power.
Acquiring Kuminga may require a complex three-team trade to provide the Warriors with the draft assets they desire. Whether the Suns can successfully navigate these hurdles remains to be seen, but their pursuit of Kuminga signals a continued commitment to bolstering their roster.
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