Particle.news
Download on the App Store
16 ARTICLES
·
17h ago

Warriors-Kuminga Contract Standoff Stalls Offseason Moves

Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga has ignored Golden State’s two-year, $40 million offer, freezing the team’s sign-and-trade talks.

Image
Image
Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers in game five of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Chase Center on May 10, 2023 in San Francisco, California.
Image

Overview

  • Kuminga is seeking a four-year deal worth $25 million to $30 million per season, far above Golden State’s two-year, $40 million proposal.
  • The 22-year-old forward has declined to send a counteroffer or acknowledge the Warriors’ latest terms, deepening the impasse as training camp nears.
  • Golden State has rebuffed sign-and-trade pitches from the Suns, Kings and Bulls by demanding a young asset, a first-round pick and no undesirable contracts.
  • Luxury-tax constraints and base-year compensation rules have blocked additions like Al Horford and left other roster plans on hold.
  • Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins publicly faulted coach Steve Kerr for limiting Kuminga’s opportunities, fueling criticism of the Warriors’ summer strategy.