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Kuminga Shows Pop in Preseason as Warriors Preserve Flexibility on Short-Term Deal

Trade chatter persists given his two-year contract structure that includes a team option.

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Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga (1) waits to walk onto the floor for the first time in the first quarter of their preseason NBA game at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
May 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) drives to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

  • Jonathan Kuminga recently signed a two-year, $48.5 million contract that is reported to include a team option after the first season.
  • An ESPN insider, Zach Kram, characterized Kuminga as "halfway out the door," and the forward has been noncommittal about his future, saying, "I'm here now."
  • General manager Mike Dunleavy said the roster has players with leaguewide value who could be traded and stressed decisions will depend on how the season unfolds.
  • In a preseason loss to the Lakers, Kuminga punctuated his night with a poster dunk over Jake LaRavia and finished with 13 points and six assists in 22 minutes.
  • Reporting indicates Golden State plans to open the season with Kuminga coming off the bench as the team sorts out rotations.