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Jonathan Kuminga Continues to Decline Warriors’ Two-Year, $45 Million Contract Offer

He is weighing the qualifying offer alongside rival four-year proposals after the Warriors halted external trade talks

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May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) holds onto the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Warriors’ latest proposal includes a team option for the second season and a requirement that Kuminga waive an implied no-trade clause, terms he has rejected.
  • Kuminga’s representatives have explored sign-and-trade discussions with the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings on four-year packages approaching $90 million with player options.
  • Golden State has signaled it will cut off all external trade negotiations and rely on its restricted free agency matching rights to compel Kuminga’s decision by Oct. 1.
  • The 22-year-old forward is willing to accept the $7.9 million qualifying offer to preserve an implied no-trade clause and pursue unrestricted free agency next summer.
  • Steve Kerr’s public comments that Kuminga will not earn starter minutes under the current core highlight the deeper conflict over his role and career control.