Kings Keep Chasing Jonathan Kuminga: Inside Sacramento's Persistent Pursuit

The Kings’ Ongoing Pursuit of Kuminga

The Sacramento Kings just can’t seem to shake off their obsession with Jonathan Kuminga. They tried to woo him last summer in a trade with the Golden State Warriors, but let’s just say the negotiations didn’t end with a happy handshake. The Kings offered up Malik Monk as bait, which apparently wasn’t enough to snag the Warriors’ attention since they were fishing for a big man instead.

Searching for a Third Wheel

But hold on, folks! The saga of Kuminga is far from over. According to the ever-reliable Jake Fisher, the Kings are now looking to rope in a third team to help close the deal. Previously, teams like the Phoenix Suns threw their hats in the ring, and even the Lakers were seen stalking Kuminga’s situation like a cat watching a bird.

Waiting for the Big Deal

Let’s take a trip down memory lane: Kuminga had a bit of a dramatic moment when it came to his contract renewal. He was holding out for a max deal that, spoiler alert, didn’t materialize. After much back-and-forth, he signed up for a two-year, $48.5 million deal, with the second year being a player option. Ah, the sweet taste of compromise!

Kuminga’s Performance So Far

Now, don’t get it twisted; Kuminga is no slouch. So far this season, he’s played 18 official games (13 as a starter) and has been putting up some respectable numbers: averaging 11.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in about 24.8 minutes of playtime per game. Not too shabby, right?