Overview

• The Warriors officially extended a one-year, $7.9 million qualifying offer to Jonathan Kuminga on June 28, making him a restricted free agent.
• As a restricted free agent, Kuminga can sign an offer sheet with another team that Golden State retains the right to match or trigger sign-and-trade negotiations.
• Golden State’s payroll sits near the luxury tax and restrictive aprons, and base-year compensation rules will constrain the assets it can acquire in a sign-and-trade.
• League sources indicate the Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings are the primary candidates interested in a sign-and-trade for Kuminga.
• Kuminga has publicly stated his priority is securing a consistent featured role and pursuing All-Star aspirations, shaping his decision during free agency.