Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga was absent from the team’s recent player-organized minicamp in San Diego as negotiations on his next contract remain stalled.
NBA insider Shams Charania reported on NBA Today that Kuminga was the only player from Golden State’s expected roster not to attend the sessions hosted by Jimmy Butler. Charania added that the two sides remain “at a stalemate” with the October 1 deadline looming.
Kuminga’s agent, Aaron Turner, confirmed the sticking point continues to be contract structure. Golden State has offered either a three-year, $75 million extension or a two-year, $45 million deal, both with team options attached.
Turner has pushed for a player option instead, which would give the 22-year-old forward more control over his future. Without that concession, progress toward an agreement has been minimal.
The forward could accept a $7.9 million qualifying offer by October 1. Doing so would keep him in Golden State for one more season, add a no-trade clause for 2025-26, and set him up for unrestricted free agency in 2026.
That scenario, however, would also leave the Warriors vulnerable to losing him without compensation.
Kuminga is coming off a career-best campaign, averaging 15.3 points and 4.6 rebounds. His improved scoring and versatility made him one of Golden State’s most valuable pieces during stretches when Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green missed games.
Still, the Warriors’ front office has weighed his long-term fit alongside its veterans. Reports have linked the Sacramento Kings as the most active trade suitor, though no framework has gained traction due to protected draft picks in proposed packages.
Turner has also hinted that a trade during the season remains possible if talks remain unresolved. He said his client “wants to be a focal point of a team,” something that has not consistently been the case in Golden State’s system.
