Particle.news
Download on the App Store
43 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Warriors Plan to Keep Jonathan Kuminga as Trade Talks Stall

Kuminga has declined Golden State’s two-year, $45 million offer after objecting to its second-year team option when asked to waive trade veto rights.

Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball during the first quarter of Game 5 of the Western Conference second-round NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on May 14, 2025, in Minneapolis.
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • The Warriors have informed rival teams they will not trade Kuminga this offseason after sign-and-trade talks with the Kings and Suns collapsed over pick protections and roster-asset demands.
  • Kuminga has signaled he may accept the one-year, $7.9 million qualifying offer to secure unrestricted free agency next summer if the two-year proposal remains unchanged.
  • Under restricted free agency rules, Golden State holds matching rights on any outside offer sheet and retains Kuminga’s Bird rights, giving the franchise significant leverage.
  • Owner Joe Lacob remains a staunch advocate for Kuminga and insists on keeping him or obtaining an unprotected first-round pick or equivalent value in any departure.
  • Kuminga’s breakout playoff scoring performances when Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler were injured have bolstered his case for a larger role and higher market valuation.