The Sacramento Kings put together another disappointing campaign last season, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year after ending their postseason drought in 2023. One could argue that the team’s lackluster performance was largely hinged on De’Aaron Fox’s midseason trade which left the Kings without a true point guard.

After failing to negotiate a long-term extension with Kuminga before the 2024-25 season, it was expected that the Warriors would explore the possibility of trading the young forward.