Overview

• Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $48.5 million deal that ended a summer impasse and preserved short-term flexibility for both sides.
• Kuminga said he is at peace with the outcome yet described having no consistent role, adding he no longer asks Steve Kerr about it and will focus on defending and running the floor.
• Kerr acknowledged Kuminga’s frustration and urged him to embrace a contributing role, saying the 23-year-old can play an important part on a very good team.
• Early preseason usage has been limited and production modest, with Kuminga coming off the bench and averaging roughly 4.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists across two games.
• Multiple outlets, citing prior reporting, note the sides could explore deals once he becomes trade-eligible in January, keeping external speculation active about Golden State’s roster fit.