The Jonathan Kuminga saga in Golden State is dragging into a tense stalemate, and both sides are running out of time and patience. After listening to sign-and-trade offers from teams like the Kings, Suns, and Bulls, the Warriors have reportedly shut the door on all current negotiations. According to Shams Charania and Anthony Slater, the front office hasn’t received anything close to their asking price and now expects Kuminga to remain on the roster entering next season.
It’s a messy turn in what’s become a drawn-out standoff. Kuminga, a former No. 7 overall pick, showed major improvement last season—averaging over 16 points per game with efficient shooting—but still found himself on the bench in crunch-time moments. His camp feels Golden State has stunted his development, and subtle digs at Steve Kerr’s rotation decisions have only added fuel to the fire.
The Warriors, meanwhile, are reportedly uninterested in long-term contracts or low-value draft compensation. Sacramento’s conditional first-rounder and Phoenix’s package, including Nick Richards and multiple second-round picks, weren’t enough to move the needle. Golden State wants a fully unprotected first-round pick and meaningful return—nothing less.
Now, Kuminga has two options: accept the team’s two-year, $45 million extension offer or play out next season on the qualifying offer, which would make him an unrestricted free agent in 2026. If that happens, the Kings are considered frontrunners to sign him outright.
The standoff is affecting more than just Kuminga. The Warriors haven’t been able to make other moves in free agency as they wait for clarity. With Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and now Jimmy Butler in the twilight of their careers, Golden State needs to maximize every roster spot. Yet they continue to leave one of their most athletic young talents in limbo.
Whether Kuminga forces a move or returns reluctantly, one thing is clear: the clock is ticking—and both sides are feeling the heat.
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