Kuminga is still declining Golden State’s reported two-year, $45 million proposal that includes a second-year team option and trade flexibility the team wants. With sign-and-trade talks stalled, reporting frames Kuminga’s near-term choices as accepting the offer or signing his $7.9 million qualifying offer to reach unrestricted free agency in 2026. Brandin Podziemski publicly supported Kuminga on 95.7 The Game, saying the locker room wants him to remain with the Warriors. Team business remains largely on hold, with insiders expecting Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II and rookie Will Richard to sign once the situation is resolved, and with links to targets such as Malik Beasley and Cody Martin noted as contingent. Multiple outlets report Golden State has rebuffed proposals from suitors including the Kings and Suns, and analysts point to a potential pivot toward deadline moves in early 2026 if the impasse continues.
