Overview

• Jonathan Kuminga enters restricted free agency seeking a larger, consistent role that the Warriors’ championship-driven roster may not accommodate.
• February’s acquisition of Jimmy Butler intensified scrutiny of Kuminga’s minutes and sparked offseason trade discussions.
• NBA base-year compensation rules limit Golden State’s sign-and-trade returns, reducing the assets it can secure in a deal.
• The Miami Heat have emerged as a prime trade partner, viewing Kuminga as a fallback option and potentially offering Andrew Wiggins in a package.
• Kuminga averaged 24.3 points on 55.4 percent shooting in his final four playoff games, underscoring his All-Star upside ahead of negotiations.