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Kuminga Expected to Take Qualifying Offer as Warriors’ Offseason Stalls

The move would give the 22-year-old trade veto power and a path to unrestricted free agency next summer.

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Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks during the first quarterof game four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 28, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
9/10/25

Overview

  • Golden State has held to a two-year offer in the $40–45 million range with a second-year team option that Kuminga has shown no interest in.
  • Multiple reports indicate he is leaning toward signing the $7.99 million qualifying offer by the October 1 deadline.
  • The impasse has paused other business, with veterans such as Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II and possibly Malcolm Brogdon waiting for clarity as the Warriors sit at nine players under contract.
  • Signing the qualifying offer would give Kuminga the ability to veto trades this season, increasing pressure on the Warriors to find a deal before the February 2026 deadline.
  • Elsewhere in restricted free agency, Josh Giddey agreed to four years and $100 million with the Bulls and Cam Thomas accepted his qualifying offer with the Nets, sharpening league focus on Golden State’s standoff.