NBA insider shoots down Sacramento Kings rumors linking team to forward Jonathan Kuminga and veteran guard Ben Simmons.

Other than Kuminga and Westbrook, there are little to no rumors surrounding the Kings, which makes it feel like it's Kuminga or bust in terms of bringing in a star-level player.

Since the proposed trade from Sacramento was reported, the Kings and Warriors have been in a stand-off in their negotiations on a sign and trade for the young wing Jonathan Kuminga.

The 22-year-old Kuminga missed 31 games during the 2024-25 NBA season due to an ankle injury, and in 47 games (10 starts), averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game on 45.4 ...

This tells us a few things about the rest of the offseason for the Kings. First, they don't seem willing to overpay for Kuminga and would be willing to walk away.

The Warriors balked at the Kings’ offer for Kuminga, feeling the proposal was a buy-low attempt, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reported Thursday, citing league sources.

Latest on the Kings/Kuminga saga: I'm told the Kings are content with bringing their current roster into next season if the Warriors decide not to trade Kuminga. That includes Monk & Carter.