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Kuminga–Warriors Standoff Nears Oct. 1 Pivot as Veterans Seek Clarity

The stalemate has paused roster building with the qualifying-offer deadline on October 1.

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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.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 08: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball during the NBA game at PHX Arena on April 08, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Overview

  • Jonathan Kuminga is widely expected to accept a $7.9 million qualifying offer, a move that would grant trade veto power this season and position him for unrestricted free agency next summer.
  • Golden State has held to a two-year offer around $45 million with a team option, which Kuminga has resisted in favor of preserving leverage.
  • Veteran targets such as Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II are described as quietly pressing for clarity as the Warriors delay signings pending a resolution.
  • Recent RFA outcomes — Josh Giddey’s four-year, $100 million deal and Cam Thomas taking his qualifying offer — have not materially shifted the Warriors–Kuminga talks, according to team reporting.
  • The Warriors remain thin with roughly nine players under contract, and if Kuminga signs the qualifying offer, the team would face a compressed window to explore trades before the February deadline.