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Warriors Lean Toward Keeping Kuminga Despite Salary Cap Crunch

His playoff breakout without Curry has convinced the front office to prioritize his long-term upside despite roster constraints.

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Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga stands on the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center.

Overview

  • NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Monte Poole says the Warriors are very likely to match any offer and retain Kuminga this offseason.
  • Restricted free agency gives Kuminga options including signing a qualifying offer, agreeing to an offer sheet elsewhere, negotiating a long-term deal or facilitating a sign-and-trade.
  • He saw his regular season stats dip to 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 45.4% shooting per game while posting 24.3 points off the bench in four playoff games without Stephen Curry.
  • Golden State's salary cap is already committed to Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, pushing commitments beyond $140 million and limiting roster moves.
  • The team now must decide whether to bank on Kuminga's developmental upside or trade him for a more proven complementary piece.