The Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns have held sign-and-trade talks for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, but no deal is close, according

The Sacramento Kings have been working hard to improve their roster this offseason, as new general manager Scott Perry has gauged the trade value of nearly ever

The Golden State Warriors have made it clear they will not be trading two of their core players as part of any potential deal involving Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga’s situation has become the main talking point of the Warriors’ offseason.

Jonathan Kuminga likes the opportunity the Kings are presenting, but what will it take to get a deal done with the Warriors?

According to ESPN's Anthony Slater, who was speaking via ESPN 1320 Sacramento, Kuminga has already held talks with the Kings front office and has been interested in the role on offer, along with the overall pitch. Slater also noted that Kuminga is more focused on the on-court role he will receive, rather than the monetary value of his next deal.

The stalemate between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga doesn't seem to be subsiding any time soon, and while the former lottery pick has until Oct. 1 to either sign a $7.9 million qualifying offer from Golden State or agree to a new extension,

The Golden State Warriors are at a very public stalemate with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga over a new contract. While not negotiated through the media in the same way, the Chicago Bulls and Josh Giddey are in a similar situation.

Whether that's due to something Kerr notices in practice or if he simply doesn't love his game, some have questioned whether Kuminga will ever have the opportunity to truly be himself in a Warriors jersey.

The Jazz have many assets to trade for a big-name NBA player. If the Warriors decide to shed off Kuminga, they may build through draft picks in this Mock Trade.