Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga demanded a trade Thursday, the day he became eligible to be moved, sources told ESPN's Anthony Slater and Shams Charania.
Kuminga couldn't be traded until Jan. 15 due to the two-year, $48.5-million contract he signed last September following an extended period of negotiations.
The structure of the deal further damaged Kuminga's relationship with Warriors management, Slater and Charania added. The former No. 7 overall pick reportedly wanted a player option on his new contract but received a team option instead.
Golden State head coach Steve Kerr, the team's veterans, and Kuminga agree that a trade before the Feb. 5 deadline would be best for all parties, sources told Slater and Charania.
Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. has explored the market for a trade partner, with the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks among the teams reportedly expressing interest in the disgruntled forward.
The Los Angeles Lakers also have some interest in Kuminga, sources told The Athletic's Marcus Thompson II, Sam Amick, and Nick Friedell.
Golden State is reportedly prioritizing expiring contracts in any trade package for Kuminga, per Slater and Charania.
Kuminga is averaging 11.8 points, 6.2 boards, and 2.6 assists across 18 games this season. However, the 23-year-old has completely fallen out of the Warriors' rotation, making just one nine-minute appearance over the last 17 contests.
