Overview

• The Warriors tendered Kuminga a $7.9 million qualifying offer that preserves their right to match any rival team’s offer sheet.
• Complex NBA base-year compensation rules limit sign-and-trade returns to half of Kuminga’s salary, narrowing potential trade partners.
• A Western Conference executive suggested signing Kuminga to a full contract then exploring a trade at the midseason deadline to secure equivalent salary value.
• Golden State holds four first-round picks and Jimmy Butler’s $54 million salary cap slot for asset accumulation in potential deals.
• Kuminga proved his two-way impact in the playoffs when Stephen Curry was sidelined but saw reduced playing time late in the regular season.