Overview

• Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports the sides are still "miles apart," with Kuminga seeking a player option and the Warriors insisting on a team option.
• Kuminga has not signed and is leaning toward the $7.9 million qualifying offer before the Oct. 1 deadline, according to multiple reports, though no decision is finalized.
• Golden State has offered roughly two years and $45 million with a team option for year two, a framework Kuminga’s camp has resisted.
• Teams including the Suns and Kings pursued sign‑and‑trade scenarios, but the Warriors have rejected proposals while seeking at least an unprotected first‑round pick and a rotation‑ready player.
• Bleacher Report cap analyst Eric Pincus predicts Kuminga may ultimately accept the Warriors’ two‑year, team‑controlled deal, while analysts note a qualifying‑offer route would reduce Golden State’s trade flexibility.