The Golden State Warriors are poised to clinch their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, needing just one victory to advance. The dominant trio of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green has been pivotal in their postseason success thus far. However, young forward Jonathan Kuminga is facing uncertainty as he has been benched since the regular season's end, raising questions about his future with the Warriors.

With Kuminga set to become a restricted free agent, interest is growing from teams like the Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat, and Chicago Bulls, all of which have potential trade assets to acquire him. The Nets, in particular, have been linked to Kuminga for a while and might offer Cameron Johnson in a sign-and-trade scenario. The Warriors' decision could spark a bidding war that might reshape their roster.