In a story for ESPN.com, Anthony Slater has supplied extra particulars concerning the stalemate between the Warriors and restricted free agent ahead Jonathan Kuminga.
Based on Slater, the 2 sides didn’t focus on the monetary phrases of a brand new contract main as much as free company, which led to Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner, looking for sign-and-trades from rival groups. The Suns and Kings have proven probably the most exterior curiosity in Kuminga up to now, sources inform Slater, confirming reporting from his colleague Shams Charania.
John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports activities 98.7 continues to listen to the Suns are excessive on Kuminga and says they continue to be desirous about looking for methods to accumulate him, regardless of having restricted property at their disposal (Twitter hyperlink). Nevertheless, Golden State’s entrance workplace hasn’t been impressed with the affords from Phoenix or Sacramento, Slater writes.
In a possible Kuminga sign-and-trade, the Warriors don’t need to tackle unfavorable contracts, “would really like” so as to add a gifted younger participant, and are decided to obtain a first-rounder, per Slater’s sources.
As Slater particulars, GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. was motivated to get a deal carried out this week and just lately supplied Kuminga what the the membership believes is the “highest beginning wage” he presently has on the desk. However the 22-year-old wasn’t moved by the provide, as he advised Charania, and appears rather more desirous about touchdown with one other group.
Signing his $7.98MM qualifying provide, which is basically only a one-year contract with an implied no-trade clause, is an possibility Kuminga is contemplating, sources inform Slater. Selecting that path would value Kuminga cash within the quick time period however would give him extra management of his scenario and a possibility to hit unrestricted free company in 2026, Slater notes.
A part of the explanation that Kuminga is looking for a brand new house is that he has a “painful reminiscence” of being out of the Warriors’ rotation of their first-round playoff collection vs. Houston, in accordance with Slater. The previous lottery decide needs a featured offensive position and desires to be a constant starter, Slater provides.
A supply tells Ashish Mathur of DallasHoopsJournal.com that Kuminga has “made it recognized behind the scenes” that he doesn’t need to proceed his profession in Golden State, partly as a result of he doesn’t assume he can turn into an All-Star with the Warriors. Kuminga publicly mentioned his All-Star ambitions final month in an interview with Slater.
