Gold reps of Jonathan Kuminga offer $82 million contract to the Warriors
The contract negotiations between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga have hit a roadblock. The Warriors have offered a two-year, $45 million deal, with the first year guaranteed at around $21.5 million, but the second year includes a team option and requires Kuminga to waive his no-trade clause [1], [3], [4]. Kuminga is seeking a more secure and substantial offer, with an average annual salary of approximately $30 million [1], [4].
Potential Sign-and-Trade Deals Involving Kuminga and Josh Giddey
No specific sign-and-trade deals involving Kuminga and Josh Giddey have been disclosed. The Warriors' main focus remains on resolving Kuminga's contract situation, which has temporarily paused other free agency moves [2].
The Kings offered Kuminga a three-year, $63 million deal, while the Warriors were proposed veteran guard Malik Monk and a lottery-protected 2030 first-round pick as compensation [3]. However, the Warriors have expressed "zero interest" in trade offers from both the Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings [3].
The Bulls' stance on a sign-and-trade might change if they decide to pursue Kuminga more aggressively [3]. The Bulls and Golden State have previously discussed Kuminga in various trade conversations, including when Golden State was checking in on Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso [3].
Time is of the essence for both sides, as Kuminga's qualifying offer deadline is Oct. 1 [2]. If Kuminga decides to accept the $7.9 million qualifying offer, he would become a restricted free agent next summer, allowing the Warriors to match any offer he receives from another team [1].
The Warriors are insistent that Year 2 of their offer to Kuminga is a team option, while Kuminga would prefer a player option [4]. The Warriors have also rejected a three-year, $82 million deal proposal from Kuminga's representatives [4].
Multiple teams, including Golden State, have expressed interest in Josh Giddey, who is also navigating restricted free agency challenges with the Oklahoma City Thunder [4]. The Bulls have yet to make an "aggressive pursuit" of Kuminga, but they did inquire about him in the past [3].
The Warriors are expected to keep restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga entering the 2025-26 season [4]. However, they aren't interested in parting ways with Buddy Hield or Moses Moody to make a sign-and-trade work [3].
The Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey is also a restricted free agent.
[1] - ESPN [2] - The Athletic [3] - NBA.com [4] - Sports Illustrated
- The Chicago Bulls, who are also dealing with restricted free agency challenges with Josh Giddey, might alter their approach to pursuing Kuminga more aggressively.
- Despite multiple teams expressing interest, including Golden State, in Josh Giddey, the Warriors have shown "zero interest" in trade offers from the Sacramento Kings, who offered Kuminga a three-year, $63 million deal.
- While the Warriors have offered a two-year, $45 million deal to Kuminga, the team and the player have differing opinions on the terms of the second year, with Kuminga preferring a player option rather than a team option as proposed by the Warriors.
