NBA Trade Rumors: Warriors considered pairing $14,152,174 forward with Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler 

The Golden State Warriors have been inactive this offseason with their biggest domino, Jonathan Kuminga, yet to fall. However, they have been in the thick of the trade rumor mill. According to the latest buzz, they tried to pair P.J. Washington with Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler this offseason.

However, Washington ultimately stayed with the Mavericks, who extended him on Wednesday on a four-year $88.8 million deal (per Spotrac) as he entered the final season of his previous contract. Washington would have been a phenomenal addition and an attainable target, considering his $14.2 million salary in 2024-25.

League Alerts first reported about the rumors linking Washington to the Warriors on Wednesday.

"The Mavericks’ intention went beyond retention," the report said. "This move effectively quells rumors that PJ could be a centerpiece in trades, especially with Golden State reportedly eyeing him to bolster their own rotation around Stephen Curry."

The Warriors could have moved Moses Moody, a salary filler and a first-round pick, for P.J. Washington. However, they have been limited due to the uncertainty surrounding Jonathan Kuminga's future and his potential extension figure, which affects their spending power.

The Warriors have also prioritized maximizing assets and cap space over the coming summers.

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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga situation could be solved soon

The Golden State Warriors can turn things around over the next month. As training camp nears, Jonathan Kuminga is reportedly mulling over the idea of signing a $7.9 million qualifying offer and becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer. Insider Dalton Johnson reported this on Tuesday.

The Warriors offered Kuminga $45 million over two years, but with limited leverage, as they demanded a club option in the final year and waived a mandatory no-trade clause. However, Kuminga's camp has been insistent on securing a player option instead, which would allow him to control his future in the 2026 offseason.

Accepting the qualifying offer can be a risky move, but one that grants Jonathan Kuminga control over his future next offseason. The Warriors may not be able to trade him, with teams potentially preferring a run at him in free agency as an unrestricted free agent.