It's just under a week until the Golden State Warriors are eligible to trade Jonathan Kuminga, but already arguably their most ideal trade for the young forward has flown out the window.
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes on Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans are informing teams that they'll be retaining the quartet of Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears past the February 5 deadline.
Pelicans have crushed thought of Trey Murphy III trade
The potential of flipping Kuminga and draft capital for Murphy was strong on the minds of many Warrior fans, particularly following confirmation of the franchise's interest in the Pelicans forward during the offseason.