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Reports Point to Jonathan Kuminga Taking Qualifying Offer as Warriors Standoff Persists

With the Oct. 1 deadline looming, Golden State's short offer has steered expectations toward a one-year pact that would shift leverage to the 22-year-old forward.

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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.
9/10/25

Overview

  • The Warriors have held to a two-year, $45 million proposal that includes a team option in the second season and waived trade protections, which Kuminga has shown little interest in accepting.
  • League and local reporters, including Brett Siegel and Monte Poole, now describe Kuminga as likely to accept his $7.9 million qualifying offer unless Golden State meaningfully changes its stance.
  • Signing the qualifying offer would grant Kuminga veto power over any trade this season and position him for unrestricted free agency in 2026.
  • Two other RFAs have resolved their status, with Josh Giddey agreeing to four years and $100 million with the Bulls and Cam Thomas signing his one-year offer in Brooklyn, leaving Kuminga and Quentin Grimes as the notable RFAs facing the Oct. 1 decision.
  • Veterans linked to the Warriors, including Al Horford, are seeking clarity on roster plans as the unresolved negotiations with Kuminga continue to slow other moves.