Trade Proposal Sends All-Star Big Man to Warriors for Jonathan Kuminga
The Golden State Warriors ended their stalemate with Jonathan Kuminga at the end of September. However, there are persistent rumors that Kuminga will be available for trade once he becomes eligible on January 15, 2026.
Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey proposed a trade idea for the Warriors involving the 23-year-old forward. The deal gives Golden State an additional big man in the form of two-time NBA All-Star
Warriors Receive: Nikola Vucevic and a lottery-protected 2031 first-round pick
Bulls Receive: Jonathan Kuminga
Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported on October 5 that the expectation around the NBA is the Warriors will look to trade Kuminga once he’s eligible. Some of the teams interested in Kuminga are the
Why Would The Warriors Do It?
Andy Bailey knew that the Golden State Warriors already added Al Horford this offseason, but the team remains undersized. Horford is not a tall center, while
Adding a player like Nikola Vucevic gives the Warriors additional size. Vucevic can play alongside Horford or
“The Golden State Warriors may have added Al Horford this offseason, but they’re still one of the smallest teams in the league. And the Chicago Bulls have a veteran center who could supercharge their second unit. Nikola Vucevic is a floor-spacer and ball-mover whose offensive game would fit right into the Warriors system,”
Even though he’s not a defensive center, Horford and Green can help him on that end of the floor. Vucevic is entering the final year of his contract and will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
Even if the Montenegrin center leaves in free agency, the 2031 first-round pick alleviates the loss. It might be protected, but it’s still an asset that could be used in the next few years.
Why Would The Bulls Do It?
Steve Kerr told Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard that he has plans to use Jonathan Kuminga this upcoming season. However, Kerr’s history with Kuminga is too much to ignore. He likely fits better in a new environment like in Chicago, where he could be a perfect long-term partner for
“Fans may wince at the idea of giving up a first-rounder for Jonathan Kuminga, but his athleticism and physical profile are still intriguing, especially if, in a bigger role and with consistent opportunities set up by Josh Giddey, he could thrive,”
With the Bulls already among the interested teams in Kuminga, it appears to be a match made in heaven. The franchise has also been trying to trade Vucevic for the past two seasons now, but they can’t seem to find the right package or players to get.
In addition to Vucevic, the Bulls are reportedly shopping forward Patrick Williams as well, as per Ashish Mathur of Ahn Fire Digital.
Member of Browns Organization Wants Shedeur Sanders Traded: Report
A member of the Cleveland Browns organization wanted the team to trade Shedeur Sanders during the preseason.
The Browns selected Sanders in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft after taking Dillon Gabriel in the third round. Sanders joined a quarterbacks room that featured Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Tyler Huntley, and the injured Deshaun Watson at the time, before Pickett was traded.
In the preseason, Sanders played well against the Carolina Panthers, going 14-of-23 for 138 yards and two touchdowns. After the game, one member of the Browns organization wanted Sanders to be traded, according to The Athletic’s Jason Lloyd.
“If the Browns could get fifth-round picks for both Kenny Pickett and Flacco, they ought to be able to recoup the fifth they spent on Sanders last spring,” Lloyd wrote
“Maybe the Ravens will still want him. Is it a risk trading him within the division? Of course. But at this point, it feels like a risk keeping him in the building,” Lloyd added. “Cut him. Trade him. Whatever. Let him become someone else’s daily topic of conversation. At 1-4, the Browns have enough problems. Clearly, he isn’t viewed as one of the solutions.”
Intriguingly, someone in the team has made it clear they wanted Sanders traded. The rookie quarterback has drawn plenty of media attention, and it appears someone employed by the team wanted him gone.
Sanders Sends Positive Message to Gabriel
Although Sanders has gotten plenty of media attention, he is taking being a backup quarterback in stride.
Sanders was asked about Gabriel, and he said his goal
“We’re going to do everything we can to make sure Dillon is ready for the game,” Sanders said. “Whatever that means. Each and every day, even when Joe was the starter, I just prepare the right way and know that I could get out there at any point in time.”
Although Sanders has said previously that he believes he can start, he walked back on that on Thursday. Instead, he says his goal is to make sure Gabriel is ready to start.
“I’m overly confident in myself, and when I first got here, I felt ready to play. But it’s up to the coaches and whatever decision they make. And I’m fine with it,” Sanders said. “I feel like now I’m ready — not saying I wasn’t ready before — but now I’m ready for whenever my opportunity is.”
Browns Haven’t Named Backup QB
Following the Browns’ trade of Flacco, many expected Sanders to be the backup quarterback.
However, Cleveland could promote Bailey Zappe to the active roster. Ahead of Week 6, coach Kevin Stefanski said he hasn’t named the backup as he wants some more time.
“Still working through all roster types of things,” Stefanski said on Oct. 8. “I always have to be mindful of our players, and our players development and I want to make sure that I’m always doing what’s best for our players and, of course, our team.
“But with young players, I’m always thinking about last week, making the change to Dillon (Gabriel),” Stefanki added. “You have to think long and hard about that, because these are young players that you’re so invested in their development. So, I’ll let the week play out and make a decision later on.”
The Browns take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6.
