Overview

• Jake Fischer reports there has been little substantive dialogue between the sides, though some around the talks expect movement next week.
• Kuminga is strongly considering taking the $7.9 million qualifying offer, which would position him for unrestricted free agency in 2026.
• Golden State’s offer is two years and $45 million with a team option in Year 2 and no trade consent in Year 1, a structure the player has resisted.
• Top targets Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II are holding off on commitments as the outcome will determine the Warriors’ spending latitude.
• Earlier sign-and-trade discussions with the Kings and Suns stalled despite at least one near-$90 million offer to Kuminga and proposals short of an unprotected first, with Oct. 1 set as the qualifying-offer deadline.