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Clouds Hang Over Steve Kerr’s Future as Insider Confirms Warriors’ Stance on HC
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 12 – The Warriors intend to re-sign Jonathan Kuminga but plan to trade him before the 2026 deadline due to his $30 million salary demand and roster rebuilding needs.
- The Golden State Warriors intend to keep Jonathan Kuminga, whose restricted free agency begins following the 2024-25 season, but plan to trade him before the February deadline.
- This plan follows Kuminga seeking a salary well beyond $30 million, while the Warriors hesitate to pay that due to their existing high payroll and the need for further proof of his value.
- Kuminga, 22, showed flashes of potential by averaging 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and shooting 52.9 percent in 74 games during the 2023-24 season, though the Warriors await a full breakout.
- According to a source, he made significant progress last season, but the team prefers to observe continued improvement before committing to a deal, with the Warriors proposing a salary close to $30 million annually.
- The Warriors have interest in retaining Kuminga and may execute a sign-and-trade, but rival teams have yet to make an offer, highlighting uncertainty around his long-term fit.
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The NBA offseason has quieted down quite a bit since the first wave of free agency has come and gone. As for the Golden State Warriors, they have been very quiet so far. One of the best players still available is restricted free agent wing Jonathan Kuminga. There have been other teams outside of the Warriors with interest in him, but no one has made an offer to try and steal him away. Golden State has been open to the idea of retaining Kuminga, …
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Report: Jonathan Kuminga could remain with Warriors
Dec 28, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) stands on the court before the start of the game against the Miami Heat at the Chase Center. Photo Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports Jonathan Kuminga might actually be back with the Golden State Warriors for next season. Kuminga is a restricted free agent since the Warriors extended him a qualifying offer. Going back to May, when the Warriors …
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