As we reach Day 20 of NBA free agency, the Golden State Warriors still haven’t resolved one of their biggest internal questions: Jonathan Kuminga.
The 22-year-old forward remains a restricted free agent, but a new report makes one thing clear—Kuminga does not want to be a Warrior. According to Brett Siegel, Kuminga’s camp has made it known they’d prefer a move elsewhere, especially after a season marked by inconsistent minutes and now, stalled contract talks.
Warriors, Kuminga in Contract Tug-of-War
Siegel reported that Kuminga’s camp is seeking a new deal worth over $30 million per year, while the Warriors are offering something closer to the $20 million range. The team is reportedly hoping to keep that number low enough to flip him in a potential sign-and-trade deal.
One team to watch? The Chicago Bulls.
“Golden State wants a small deal in $20M range where they can flip him because there’s no market,” Siegel posted. “Dubs still holding out that a S&T with Bulls can happen. Ayo Dosunmu is a good player.”
Kuminga had a brief but impressive playoff run in 2025 after Stephen Curry went down with an injury. In the Western Conference Semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, he averaged 20.8 points per game, including a 30-point outburst in Game 3.
Those flashes of production may be fueling his self-valuation, but the league hasn’t exactly been rushing to meet his asking price. Other restricted free agents like Josh Giddey, Cam Thomas, and Quentin Grimes are all still waiting on movement, too.
Warriors Exploring All Options Amid Stalemate
The Warriors are walking a tightrope. They’re still hoping to land key veteran targets like Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton, but Kuminga’s unresolved situation is holding up cap flexibility.
In 47 games this past season, Kuminga averaged 15.3 points on 45.4% shooting and just 30.5% from three. While inconsistent, his athleticism and defensive potential remain appealing—especially to teams like Chicago that could offer a more defined role.
There’s a world where a deal gets done. Siegel notes that if Kuminga lowers his demands to the $25 million range with a trade kicker, it could lead to a workable sign-and-trade agreement.
But for now, it’s a stalemate. Kuminga doesn’t want to be back. The Warriors don’t want to overpay. And the market has gone quiet.
With each passing day, the pressure builds in Golden State—and unless something breaks soon, the situation could turn from frustrating to full-on fracture.
