Overview

• Aaron Turner told ESPN’s Hoop Collective that the $7.9 million qualifying offer is “real,” saying Kuminga will sign it absent a player option in a new deal.
• Turner said Kuminga would accept a multi-year contract if the Warriors convert the final-year team option to a player option; reported offers include 3 years/$75.2M (team option), 2 years/$45M (team option), and 3 years/$54M (no options).
• Signing the qualifying offer would give Kuminga a one-year deal with implied no‑trade protection and position him for unrestricted free agency in 2026.
• Golden State has resisted sign‑and‑trade proposals, declining Sacramento’s framework with Malik Monk and a protected future first; the Suns and Kings have pitched player‑option deals and larger roles.
• The impasse leaves the Warriors with nine players under contract, and the team is expected to finalize veteran additions such as Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II once Kuminga’s situation is settled.