Warriors Trade Idea Sends Both Kuminga and Moody Out For 20 ppg Point Guard
Sep 25, 2025
The Golden State Warriors need to cut ties with Jonathan Kuminga. He doesn’t want to play for the Warriors any longer, and the Warriors need a smarter and more mature player to play alongside their veteran core.
Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley released “Trade Packages and Landing Spots for Top 10 NBA Trade Assets,” and obviously, a Kuminga trade had to be included.
Golden State Warriors receive: Coby White and Jalen Smith
Chicago Bulls receive: Jonathan Kuminga (sign-and-trade), Moses Moody, and a 2028 first-round pick
“Would this trade hurt the Warriors' long-term outlook? No question. Regardless of one's opinion of Kuminga and his impact on winning, losing an unprotected first always carries risk, and Moody is a proven, generally reliable contributor.
That said, Golden State's first chapter without Curry is bound to be a bummer, so it might as well try to make its final chapters with him as great as they can be. Who knows when the next generational Warrior is walking through that proverbial door, after all.
While they wouldn't snag a star in this swap, they would check off a couple of nagging boxes. They need players who can pressure defenses off the dribble, and White offers not only that skill, but also enough shooting to maintain value off the ball. Smith, meanwhile, could cement his spot in the center rotation if he can rediscover his shooting touch (42.4 percent from three in 2023-24) and remain a rim deterrent on defense.”
This is not a trade the Warriors want to make. Not because Coby White isn’t good, but the Warriors can’t give up both Kuminga and Moody and not receive a wing in return. The Warriors are already projected to have three centers on their roster for next season, and about half the roster is guards.
