New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The Golden State Warriors' ongoing saga with forward Jonathan Kuminga has reached a critical turning point. On Thursday (January 15), the first day he became trade-eligible under his summer contract, the 23-year-old demanded a move away from the team.

Jonathan Kuminga's roller-coaster journey in Golden State appears to have hit rock bottom. He started the season's first 12 games, earning praise from coach Steve Kerr as a secure starter after a strong opening stretch. However, a rough patch led to his demotion to the bench, where he has remained for the past 13 games. Kerr buried him deep in the rotation, and tensions peaked when Kuminga ruled himself out with back soreness just before a January 2 game against the Ok...