Warriors GM: Lack of market demand impeding Kuminga's trade request

Jonathan Kuminga remains a member of the Golden State Warriors despite reportedly demanding a trade last Thursday.

Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. suggested the biggest obstacle in finding a new home for the disgruntled forward has been a lack of outside interest.

"In terms of demands, when you make a demand, there needs to be a demand on the market," Dunleavy told reporters Tuesday, according to 95.7 The Game. "So, we'll see where that unfolds.

"Always with these guys, I tell them I'm willing to work with them, want to help people out, whether that's J.K. or any player on our roster. We're good if that's his wishes, trying to figure that out, but we've got to do what's best for our organization, and that's what we'll do."

Kuminga has reportedly long been frustrated with his role in Golden State and has clashed with head coach Steve Kerr over his playing time. The 23-year-old was left out of the rotation in 16 consecutive games until suiting up in Tuesday's 145-127 loss to the Toronto Raptors. He scored 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting in 21 minutes off the bench - an opening created as a result of the season-ending ACL tear sustained by Jimmy Butler on Monday.

The Warriors (25-20) have statistically fared better without Kuminga this season; they're 16-10 when he doesn't play but 9-10 when he does. This past offseason, they re-signed the former restricted free agent to a two-year, $48.5-million contract with a team option in Year 2, a deal that ostensibly positioned the Congolese wing to be moved by the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

Multiple teams have reportedly shown some interest in Kuminga over the last several months, including the Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Lakers. However, it's unclear how far trade talks progressed, if at all.

"I'm disappointed it hasn't worked out better,' Dunleavy said of Kuminga, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. "But it is what it is. ... I know a trade has been requested. But nothing is imminent. Things in this league can change in a heartbeat, as they did last night. So, he's gotta be ready."

Kuminga is averaging 12.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in his fifth season, starting in 13 of his 19 appearances.