Having eventually signed Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year, $48.5 million contract with a second year team option, trade speculation surrounding the Golden State Warriors is bound to be significant even before the young forward is officially eligible to be moved on January 15.
When that date passes the Warriors will be able to explore trades for Kuminga without the hindrance of the base-year compensation rules they faced this offseason, but that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be able to go out and target absolutely anyone.
The Warriors won't be able to acquire Lauri Markkanen
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has been a dream trade target for Golden State in the past, and most specifically during the 2024 offseason where there were negotiations between both teams and a period where it looked like the 2023 All-Star could be heading to the Bay Area.