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Bleacher Report ↗· 5 Aug 2026
Trade rumor · GSW / SAC
Developing
Jonathan KumingaDomantas Sabonis

Kings linked to Kuminga talks amid Sabonis questions

Sacramento remains interested in Jonathan Kuminga but is wary of a sign-and-trade that would hard-cap the team at the first apron, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports.

Kuminga is still the biggest unrestricted free agent on the board, with talks with Atlanta, who can only offer the minimum, going nowhere. The Kings have also spoken with Victor Oladipo about their open roster spot and are considering a Russell Westbrook reunion.

Slater adds Sacramento offered Domantas Sabonis to Detroit in a sign-and-trade for Jalen Duren last month and was turned down; Sabonis, owed $94 million over two years, has signalled he is willing to recommit.

Sabonis SAC → DET | Kuminga GSW → SACNo transaction on record
Domantas SabonisJonathan KumingaVictor Oladipo

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