Tag: Sacramento Kings

Kuminga Wants Out as Warriors Contract Saga Drags

Jonathan Kuminga (Golden State Warriors)
September 2025

Jonathan Kuminga’s contract negotiations with the Warriors remain stalled, with the forward reportedly having “zero interest” in staying. The Sacramento Kings are circling, having already tested Golden State with trade offers earlier in the offseason. Kuminga’s camp proposed a three-year, $63m player-option deal, but the Warriors countered with a three-year, $75m team-option contract, which was rejected. With the October 1 deadline looming for restricted free agents, his future remains unresolved amid rising tensions.

Warriors Weigh Options as Kuminga Contract Saga Drags On

Jonathan Kuminga (Golden State Warriors)
September 2025

Golden State are open to trading Jonathan Kuminga but only for draft picks and young talent, a deal no team has offered. Sacramento and Phoenix showed interest, yet no agreement materialized. The 22-year-old now faces tough contract decisions. Kuminga must either sign a two-year, $45m deal with a team option or accept a one-year, $7.9m qualifying offer. The latter allows free agency in 2026 but limits trade options. The Warriors remain firm as training camp nears.

Kuminga Standoff Freezes Warriors’ Offseason

Jonathan Kuminga (Golden State Warriors)
July 2025

Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga has rejected Golden State’s latest contract offer, prolonging a tense standoff. He’s exploring sign-and-trade options while keeping Golden State’s $7.9M qualifying offer open as leverage for long-term control and starter guarantees.
Kuminga seeks a featured role, which Phoenix and Sacramento have pitched. The Warriors demand a young player and a first-round pick—terms Phoenix can’t match. Golden State’s offseason plans, including targets like Al Horford and Seth Curry, remain stalled until the situation resolves.

McDermott Returns to Kings on $3.6M Deal

Doug McDermott (Sacramento Kings)
July 2025

Doug McDermott has agreed to a guaranteed one-year, $3.6 million deal to return to the Sacramento Kings. Entering his 12th NBA season, the sharpshooter rejoins after shooting nearly 44% from three across 42 games with the Kings last season. This marks his second stint with the franchise.
McDermott’s return was confirmed by Priority Sports agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman. Known for his elite 3-point shooting (career 41.1%), he provides reliable perimeter depth. Sacramento valued his floor spacing and experience after using him on a similar one-year deal last season. This will be his eighth NBA team.

Valanciunas Set to Stay with Nuggets Despite Overseas Interest

Jonas Valanciunas (Sacramento Kings)
July 2025

Denver has informed Jonas Valanciunas he must honor the final two years of his contract after a pending trade from Sacramento. Greece’s Panathinaikos had expressed interest.
Valanciunas is expected to back up Nikola Jokic. Denver made it clear a buyout is off the table unless mutually agreed. The trade for Dario Saric is not yet official.

Kings Sign Dennis Schroder on $45M Deal

Dennis Schroder (Sacramento Kings)
July 2025

Free agent Dennis Schroder has signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Sacramento Kings. He joins a new-look backcourt following De’Aaron Fox’s exit to San Antonio and Caris LeVert replacing him in Detroit.
Schroder impressed late with Detroit after inconsistent stints in Brooklyn and Golden State. The Kings prioritized his playmaking and postseason impact, adding him to a core of Monk, Ellis, and LaVine to stabilize their guard depth.

Kings Hire Mike Woodson as Associate Head Coach Under Doug Christie

Mike Woodson (Sacramento Kings)
Announced following the end of the 2024–25 season

Mike Woodson, former Indiana Hoosiers head coach and longtime NBA figure, has agreed to join the Sacramento Kings as associate head coach under newly appointed head coach Doug Christie.
Woodson returns to the NBA after leaving Indiana, where he coached for four seasons. He brings over 25 years of coaching experience and previously served as an assistant with the Knicks. He becomes the first major hire under Christie’s offseason staff restructure.

Kings Finalize Multiyear Deal with Doug Christie as Head Coach

Sacramento Kings (Doug Christie)
April 2025

The Kings are finalizing a multiyear deal to make interim coach Doug Christie their permanent head coach after his 27-24 record since taking over in December.
Christie improved Sacramento’s clutch-time performance and offensive efficiency, though the team stumbled late in the season. He’s expected to restructure his coaching staff in the offseason.

Kings’ Domantas Sabonis Out 10 Days With Ankle Sprain

Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings
March 19, 2025

Sabonis suffered a moderate right ankle sprain in Monday’s win against the Grizzlies and will be reevaluated in 10 days.
The injury occurred in the third quarter. This setback comes just after Sabonis returned from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for six games. Jonas Valančiūnas is expected to step into the starting lineup during his absence. The Kings, currently ninth in the Western Conference, have struggled without Sabonis, holding a 3-6 record in games he’s missed this season.

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