Golden State has proposed a two-year, $45 million extension for Jonathan Kuminga with the second year set as a team option and only partially guaranteed. Kuminga’s camp has countered with requests for longer guarantees—reportedly a three-year, $82 million deal—and he could opt for a $7.9 million qualifying offer to pursue unrestricted free agency in 2026. An anonymous NBA executive publicly suggested Kuminga merits roughly $125 million over five years, intensifying debate over his market worth compared with peers such as Jaden McDaniels. The ongoing stalemate is constraining the Warriors’ salary-cap flexibility and delaying other offseason moves, including potential veteran additions like Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton or a bid for guard Josh Giddey. With training camp approaching and the October 1 qualifying-offer deadline looming, the Warriors are considering rookie Alex Toohey as a contingency if negotiations stall.
