Kuminga-Warriors Contract Standoff Stalls Offseason

The Golden State Warriors' offseason remains stalled as restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga seeks a larger role and a contract around $30 million annually, while the Warriors have only offered about $20 million per year. Kuminga and his agent are pursuing sign-and-trade opportunities, with the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings making offers, but the Warriors are demanding a first-round pick and a promising young player without taking on unfavorable contracts. Rival NBA executives value Kuminga between $17 million and $25 million yearly, and the restricted free agency market, combined with league-wide limited cap space, has complicated negotiations. If Kuminga accepts the Warriors' $8 million qualifying offer, he would gain trade veto power and become an unrestricted free agent next offseason, which could restrict Golden State's flexibility. The Warriors are also reportedly retaining Kuminga to keep options open for acquiring a superstar, such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, should he become available. The unresolved standoff continues to block the Warriors' broader offseason plans.