Although Jonathan Kuminga managed to play a prominent role in the first half of the 2024-25 NBA season with the Golden State Warriors, the arrival of Jimmy Butler completely changed his outlook. With his contract nearing expiration, some franchises have shown interest in signing him. However, Kuminga is reportedly seeking financial compensation on par with that of two free agents.
“Since there are no cap-space teams in circulation to emerge with an offer sheet to Thomas or fellow restricted free agents like Golden State’s Jonathan Kuminga and Chicago’s Josh Giddey, Brooklyn appears to be in no rush to expedite discussions with Thomas’ representation. Thomas, like Kuminga and Giddey, is said to be seeking a salary in the $30 million range annually,” as reported on Stein Line.
Many fans feel that Jonathan Kuminga’s expectations exceed his current impact and prominence on the court. However, his potential has attracted the interest of certain franchises looking to secure their future All-Star. Despite this promising outlook, only a few NBA teams are able to sign him without compromising their finances. As a result, his options are somewhat limited.
NBA insider reveals Golden State Warriors’ best contract offer to Jonathan Kuminga
With Jonathan Kuminga’s future still undecided, Anthony Slatter reported a few days ago that the Golden State Warriors had offered him $30 million annually. However, Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner, quickly denied this, suggesting no such offer was made. Now, a new report sheds light on the Warriors’ supposed best offer to the young star.
According to Marc Stein, the Warriors proposed a two-year contract worth $40 million. This offer falls short of the young star’s demands, as mentioned earlier. Stein noted that Kuminga’s camp is reportedly seeking a sign-and-trade deal with the Sacramento Kings or the Phoenix Suns. The challenge lies in the Warriors’ request for a first-round pick, which the Suns are unable to provide.
Given the Warriors’ priorities in the offseason, Jonathan Kuminga’s future may be closer to a sign-and-trade than a re-signing. This is because the franchise remains keenly interested in securing veteran Al Horford, and the young star’s continuity could prevent his arrival due to the salary cap. While it will not be easy to find a new team, the youngster will be looking for a starring role on his next NBA team as he reportedly seeks to become an All-Star.