Proposed Trade Swaps Warriors’ Kuminga For $112 Million Forward
Jonathan Kuminga may have signed a new contract with the Golden State Warriors, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be dangled in trade discussions. The explosive forward spent the summer exploring his options before ultimately committing to Golden State on Oct. 1.
Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Joe Lacob have done a solid job of rounding out Steve Kerr’s roster ahead of the new season. However, there are still questions over how Kuminga’s skill set will fit, both in the starting lineup and off the bench. It’s for that reason that the Warriors could explore potential trade packages for the former lottery pick.
A recent trade proposal from Nathaniel Holloway of Athlon Sports could solve some of those issues for the Warriors. Holloway postulates using Kuminga as part of a deal to land Trey Murphy III from the New Orleans Pelicans. Murphy’s skill set would be a seamless fit for the Warriors, and he would give them a future star to build around once Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler decide to step away from the NBA.
The trade proposal looks like this:
Warriors Get: Trey Murphy II and Kevon Looney
Pelicans Get: Jonathan Juminga, Moses Moody and draft capital
“Though having to include Moody and draft capital in this trade could be a tough decision for the Warriors to make, acquiring Murphy III and reuniting with Looney could be a major boost to their roster this season,” Holloway wrote. “…Murphy III has turned into one of the best young 3-and-D wings in the NBA as he is a great all-around player, especially defensively, which is something the Warriors could use in their starting lineup.”
Murphy played in 53 games last season, averaging 21.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists. He shot 45.4% from the field and 36.1% from deep. The 25-year-old is entering the first year of a four-year $112 million contract.
Warriors’ Al Horford Expected to Have Big Impact
Regardless of what happens with Kuminga, Golden State should be a serious threat in the Western Conference this season. The addition of veteran big man Al Horford will help plug a long-standing gap in the middle of the floor. His floor spacing and defensive IQ will help elevate the Warriors’ rotation.
During a recent media call with Heavy on Sports, ESPN’s Tim Legler shared his thoughts on how Horford can help improve Golden State.
“I love the addition of Al Horford,” Legler said. “He’s the type of player that even on nights when maybe he doesn’t get shots or hurt you with his 3-point shooting, whatever it may be, is going to have a major impact with his ability to facilitate offense from the top of the key, the way Draymond [Green] does, with his ability to be a backline anchor defensively. He’s just so smart, so savvy, so much playoff experience.”
Horford, 39, played in 60 games for the Celtics last season. He averaged 9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists. The veteran big man shot 42.3% from the field and 36.3% from deep. However, it’s what Horford does in the margins that makes the biggest impact. Warriors fans will quickly grow fond of how Horford’s non-box-score production can help elevate the team.
The Warriors Don’t Need a Trade…Yet
With so much depth and talent, Golden State shouldn’t be rushing out to make a trade. As we get closer to the Feb. 5 trade deadline, the front office can make an informed decision on whether the roster is missing something or needs an upgrade at a depth position.
Whether the Warriors could trade Kuminga remains to be seen.
Nevertheless, if Murphy is available, and a Kuminga-centric trade can bring him to the Bay Area, the Warriors should jump at the opportunity. Unfortunately for Golden State, it’s hard to envision the Pelicans being open to trading their young star.
Eagles Get Good News on 1 Key Injury, While Questions Remain for 2 Others
The Philadelphia Eagles are set for a very important Week 7 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. After winning their first four games this season, the Eagles have lost consecutive games to the Denver Broncos and New York Giants, and in the process, some real concerns about this team have begun to pop up.
The good news is that there’s still a lot of time for the team to be able to turn things around, but getting a victory against the Vikings feels like a must. Having their best players on the field will be key, and ahead of this game, the Eagles received several important injury updates that could end up having a major impact on the outcome of this contest.
Quinyon Mitchell Good to Go for Eagles: Jalen Carter, Landon Dickerson Questionable
On the other end, #Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell (hamstring) is off the injury report and good to go. Jalen Carter (heel, limited today) and Landon Dickerson (ankle, full) are questionable. https://t.co/tQLfAxbWCW
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 17, 2025
While it can’t be solely to blame for Philadelphia’s struggles, injuries have played a role in their recent struggles. The front seven on defense has been shorthanded all season long, and Za’Darius Smith’s sudden retirement earlier this week certainly isn’t going to make things easier on this unit. Beyond that, the cornerback position looks a lot worse when Quinyon Mitchell isn’t on the field.
Mitchell was forced out of the Eagles’ Week 6 loss to the Giants on Thursday Night Football early with a hamstring injury, forcing the team to turn to Adoree’ Jackson and Kelee Ringo as its top two outside cornerbacks. Both guys have been awful this season, and it wasn’t a surprise to see Philly struggle to get stops without Mitchell. However, he was removed from the team’s injury report on Friday, clearing him to play in Week 7.
Elsewhere, though, Philadelphia could be without star defensive tackle Jalen Carter and starting left guard Landon Dickerson. Carter didn’t play in Week 6 due to a heel injury, while Dickerson missed the game with a lingering ankle injury. Both guys are listed as questionable for this game, but considering how they both practiced Friday, it seems like they are on track to play vs. the Vikings.
“Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell (hamstring) is off the injury report and good to go. Jalen Carter (heel, limited today) and Landon Dickerson (ankle, full) are questionable,” Mike Garafolo of NFL Network shared in a post on X.
Will Jalen Carter, Landon Dickerson Play in Week 7?
Just having Mitchell back is a major win for the Eagles, as their secondary was horrific without him. However, getting Carter and Dickerson on the field could be a major win for Philadelphia, too. Dickerson was a full participant at practice on Friday, while Carter was limited, so while both seem to have a good shot at playing, it appears Dickerson is more likely to play than Carter at this point.
If Carter can’t go, that would force Byron Young to step into a starting role on the defensive line alongside Moro Ojomo and Jordan Davis. On offense, Brett Toth would be tasked with filling in for Dickerson if he can’t suit up. It will be worth checking in on both of these guys’ injury statuses before kickoff, which is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon.
