One of the bigger names linked to the Warriors in this cycle has been Michael Porter Jr. He's slightly more attainable for Golden State than some of the stars on bigger max contracts given their matching salary issues. The Warriors could do it with Kuminga and a few other role players, though draft picks would obviously have to be involved.

Jonathan Kuminga requested a trade away from the Warriors the day he became trade eligible (Jan 15th). It’s been brewing for a long time, as he was in contentious negotiations with the Dubs in the offseason for a new contract.

After simmering for several years (and nearly boiling over this past summer), the Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga situation has finally hit a breaking point. On Thursday the 23-year-old forward demanded a trade from Golden State,

Coach Steve Kerr spoke with Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga during the morning shootaround Thursday about the player's situation being out of the rotation for more than a month now with expectations he will be traded before the deadline next month.

For months, Jan. 15 was supposed to be the grand opening of the Jonathan Kuminga bazaar; the day was when trade restrictions lifted and the Golden State Warriors could finally swap their most confounding asset for a missing piece of their championship puzzle.

Anthony Slater: Steve Kerr kept it brief on Jonathan Kuminga. Said it’s a “difficult situation,” spoke to Kuminga this morning but preferred keep it private, expects Kuminga to remain around team without distraction.