Overview

• Golden State’s latest known offer is a three-year deal around $75.2 million with a team option in the third season, which Kuminga’s camp has declined without a player option.
• Agent Aaron Turner says the one-year, $7.9 million qualifying offer is a real possibility that would grant de facto no-trade protections this season and set up 2026 unrestricted free agency, a route insiders say is likely unless more money is guaranteed.
• Turner publicly questioned Steve Kerr’s pitch and role certainty for Kuminga, underscoring the player’s desire for a bigger, more defined role.
• Rival teams including the Suns and Kings have explored sign-and-trade frameworks that feature player options and a starting power forward role, though Golden State has been reluctant to accept such deals.
• Warriors veterans Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green have urged the front office to keep Kuminga as training camp opens Sept. 29 and the Oct. 1 decision date looms.