Overview

• The forward turned down a two-year, $45 million extension that included a team option and no-trade clause, extending the contract impasse.
• Golden State paused external sign-and-trade negotiations after finding proposals from the Kings and Suns insufficient.
• Kuminga is prepared to take the $7.9 million qualifying offer, which would allow him to reach unrestricted free agency in 2026.
• With the October 1 deadline approaching, the front office is weighing partial guarantees to reignite extension discussions.
• League sources say the Warriors have explored a double sign-and-trade involving Bulls guard Josh Giddey, though NBA matching rules would likely require a third team.