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Warriors–Kuminga Standoff Points to Qualifying Offer as Oct. 1 Deadline Nears

Veteran targets, including Al Horford, remain in limbo due to the stalemate.

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Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots over OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks during the first quarterof game four of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center on April 28, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Overview

  • Multiple reports say the most likely outcome is Jonathan Kuminga signing the one-year $7.99 million qualifying offer before the Oct. 1 deadline.
  • The Warriors have held to a two-year offer worth about $45 million with a second-year team option, which Kuminga has resisted in favor of short-term control.
  • Taking the qualifying offer would grant Kuminga trade veto rights this season and position him for unrestricted free agency next summer, limiting Golden State’s trade flexibility.
  • Golden State’s offseason remains on hold, with expected additions such as Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II waiting for clarity; Malcolm Brogdon remains on the radar.
  • Recent RFA outcomes—Josh Giddey’s four-year, $100 million deal and Cam Thomas accepting a qualifying offer—have set context, while analysts urge compromises like fully guaranteeing Year 2; interest from teams such as the Suns and Kings has not produced an acceptable sign-and-trade.