Overview

• With the Oct. 1 deadline approaching, Jonathan Kuminga can sign a one-year $7.9 million qualifying offer that would set up unrestricted free agency in 2026.
• Kuminga’s agent says the camp will take the qualifying offer absent a player option, while Golden State’s multi-year offers include team options only, including reported deals of three years at $75.2 million and two years at $45 million.
• The Warriors restarted sign-and-trade discussions with the Kings, whose proposal is Malik Monk plus a lottery-protected 2030 first-round pick in exchange for signing Kuminga to three years at $63 million.
• Reporting indicates Golden State wants fewer protections on the pick and has muted interest in acquiring Monk due to his 2027–28 player option and fit concerns.
• The standoff has kept the roster at nine contracted players and delayed planned signings, with veterans such as Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II expected to finalize deals once Kuminga’s situation is resolved.