INSIDER REPORT: WARRIORS AND HEAT DISCUSSING KUMINGA-FOR-ANDREW WIGGINS SWAP AHEAD OF TRADE DEADLINE
Golden State and Miami are discussing a framework to send Andrew Wiggins back to the Warriors for Jonathan Kuminga. Details here.
The Golden State Warriors are still working the phones as the NBA trade deadline creeps closer, and now, word is they’re seriously looking at bringing Andrew Wiggins back. Wiggins was a big piece of their 2022 championship run, and it seems like the idea of a reunion is gaining real traction.
Brett Siegel from ClutchPoints says the Warriors and the Miami Heat have been talking about a possible Wiggins deal. Miami just lost Jimmy Butler for the season with a torn ACL, and on top of that, Jonathan Kuminga still isn’t happy in Golden State. The timing’s no coincidence.
Siegel put it straight: X: There’s been a lot of talk the last few days about what it would take to get Wiggins back to the Bay. The Warriors aren’t sitting still—they’re all over this trade market.
NBA insider Jake Fischer added more fuel to the fire on Tuesday. According to him, these talks between Golden State and Miami aren’t just “feeling things out” anymore. There’s a real trade framework on the table: Kuminga could go to the Heat, and Wiggins heads back to the Warriors. Fischer said it’s not just loose chatter—both teams are serious about it.
Marc Stein’s reporting lines up with all this. He wrote last week that a Kuminga-for-Wiggins swap is definitely on the table and worth watching, especially after Wiggins was sent to Miami for Butler last February. Now, with everything flipped by Butler’s injury, the idea of bringing Wiggins back suddenly makes a lot of sense.
Put all these reports together, and it’s clear: Golden State is seriously thinking about reuniting with Wiggins, and Kuminga’s at the centre of it.
Butler’s injury totally changed the Warriors’ plans on the wing. They brought him in last season, thinking he’d anchor both sides of the court and help push them deep in the playoffs. Now, with Butler out, the Warriors are short on reliable wings. And honestly, that’s where Wiggins comes in—he has already proved he can fill that role at a championship level.
Wiggins’ impact during the 2022 title run is still fresh in everyone’s mind. He was their second-best player behind Steph Curry, made the All-Star team, and stepped up again and again when it mattered. In those playoffs, he averaged 16.5 points, 7.5 boards, and nearly 2 assists a night, shooting almost 47 per cent. Game 5 of the Finals? Wiggins dropped 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping the Warriors take a crucial 3-2 lead over Boston.
That run really showed what Wiggins can do—defend elite scorers, rebound, and fit perfectly in Steve Kerr’s system. Those are exactly the things the Warriors need right now.
Funny enough, just before Butler went down, Steve Kerr was reflecting on Wiggins. When Miami visited Golden State last week, Kerr had nothing but praise for his former forward. “Wiggs is just such a great human being and beloved in our locker room,” Kerr said. “He helped us turn things around after that rough two-year stretch. Coaching him was a joy every single day.”
Kerr also admitted that roster changes always hit differently. “It’s crazy how this business works,” he said. “You go through a lot together, then you make a trade. The relationship is still there, but it changes.”
Now, Kerr’s words feel like more than just nostalgia. As the Golden State decides whether to roll the dice on Kuminga’s potential or go with what they know in Wiggins, it all comes down to trust, chemistry, and postseason fit.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES TRADE JAREN JACKSON JR. TO UTAH JAZZ IN 8-PLAYER BLOCKBUSTER
The Memphis Grizzlies have traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, creating a record $28.8 million trade exception for 2026.
The Memphis Grizzlies turned heads on Tuesday, pulling off a blockbuster trade that sent two-time All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr to the Utah Jazz. Along with Jackson, the Grizzlies shipped out Vince Williams Jr, John Konchar, and Jock Landale. Coming back their way: Walter Clayton Jr, Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, and, maybe the most important part, three future first-round picks.
And honestly, it feels like Memphis isn’t done stirring the pot. Inside the organisation, they see Zach Edey and Cedric Coward as the future. Both went late in the lottery in the past two drafts, and the Grizzlies landed some value in the second round this year, too, grabbing Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer.
All this movement means Ja Morant’s future in Memphis suddenly looks shaky. He’s been the face of the franchise since they took him No. 2 overall back in 2019. When he’s healthy, he’s electric—no question. But injuries and off-court drama have slowed him down, and now, with the trade deadline closing in, the Grizzlies are openly shopping him. Teams around the league are watching.
There’s another wrinkle here: by dealing Jackson, Memphis created a massive trade exception—$28.8 million, the biggest in NBA history, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Shams Charania. It’s a huge chess piece. With that exception, the Grizzlies can absorb big, ugly contracts from other teams in exchange for more draft picks. Think of what the Thunder did a few years back—stockpiling picks by taking on bad deals until they rebuilt into a contender.
Now, you’ve probably heard Giannis Antetokounmpo’s name floating around in trade rumours. He hasn’t officially asked out of Milwaukee, but everyone in the league expects something to happen soon. Teams like the Timberwolves and Knicks are circling. The Grizzlies? They’re not likely to chase Giannis directly. But with that trade exception, they could play a big role as a third team—taking on salary dumps or unwanted contracts, collecting more picks, and helping another franchise pull off the Giannis blockbuster. Memphis just put itself squarely in the middle of the NBA’s hottest rumour.
KLINT KUBIAK SNUBS NFL RIVALS TO LEAD RAIDERS’ NEW ERA UNDER TOM BRADY
The Las Vegas Raiders are zeroing in on Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak as their next head coach, with Tom Brady leading the search.
The Las Vegas Raiders are in the middle of a huge shakeup right now. Klint Kubiak, the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, is set to become their new head coach—and honestly, he’s nothing like Pete Carroll.
Kubiak’s still in his 30s, calling plays on offence, while Carroll just wrapped up last season as the NFL’s oldest head coach. The Raiders had their eyes on Ben Johnson previous year, but when he decided to take the Bears job, they turned to Carroll instead.
This time, Las Vegas seemed to have that same level of interest in Kubiak, but they had to wait things out because Seattle was still in the playoffs. Tom Brady, who’s a minority owner with the Raiders, clearly played a big part in picking the new coach.
Since nothing’s official until after the Super Bowl, Brady can’t come right out and talk about Kubiak joining the team. Still, he didn’t hold back when it came to sharing what he liked about the guy.
“Klint’s played to his team’s strengths. Last week, he did a ton of good things against a really strong Rams defence,” Brady said on the “Let’s Go!” podcast. “That’s what it took for them to win. The Rams are a tough team. That game in Seattle could’ve gone either way... Seattle really had to play a complete game in all three phases to pull it out, and they’ll need to do the same this weekend in Santa Clara.”
Brady also talked about Fernando Mendoza.
Another big reason the Raiders’ coaching job is so appealing? They’ve got the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Everyone expects them to grab Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
Brady doesn’t have to be secretive about it—nobody’s jumping ahead of them in the draft. He was pretty open about how much he likes Mendoza.
“What do I value most? When I see him, he’s always talking up his teammates. He wins the Heisman, and he’s giving credit to everyone else,” Brady said. “That’s the kind of attitude you want in a leader.”
Kubiak focused on the Super Bowl, not the job switch.
Kubiak’s career is about to take off, but right now, he’s locked in on trying to win his first Super Bowl. So, he isn’t ready to talk about the Raiders just yet.
“I’m coaching the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, and that’s all I’m thinking about,” Kubiak told reporters on Monday. “I’m just excited for this week and this game.”
Not everyone in Seattle is thrilled to see Kubiak go. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had nothing but praise after working with him this year.
“He was unbelievable,” Darnold said Monday. “The stuff I picked up from Klint—just with schemes, and then learning from him as a coach and a person—the grit. He’s up before the sun, gets to the facility at 4 or 4:30, and leaves later than anyone. The guy just grinds. He loves football, and he’s always straight with his players. I know I really appreciated that, and so did the rest of the guys.”