Warriors face unresolved Jonathan Kuminga contract with October deadline

The Golden State Warriors are currently in a contract stalemate with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, who has yet to sign with the team as training camp approaches. The Warriors have made three contract offers, ranging from a two-year, $45 million deal to a three-year, $75.2 million deal, all with team options except for a three-year, $54 million offer without one, but Kuminga prefers a player option for more future flexibility. This ongoing dispute has delayed the Warriors' ability to finalize other key free agent signings, including veteran big man Al Horford, and has affected team activities such as media day, which Kuminga did not attend. Kuminga, who averaged 15.3 points last season but missed significant time due to injury, is betting on himself to increase his market value despite the financial risks of rejecting the Warriors' offers. The team remains hopeful Kuminga will accept a deal soon, but the deadline to accept the qualifying offer looms, and no momentum toward a resolution has been reported. Meanwhile, teammates like Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler have publicly expressed their support and desire for Kuminga to return and contribute to the team's success.