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Rising East Team Named Best Fit For Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga
Rising East Team Named Best Fit For Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The story of what happens with Jonathan Kuminga this offseason is one of the most intriguing in the Bay Area. Kuminga's future with the Golden State Warriors is as murky of a situation as one would imagine. Advertisement With Kuminga set to hit restricted free agency, many are prognosing the former 2021 lottery pick has played his last game with the Warriors. After a rollercoaster of a 2024-25 season, that should come as a surprise to no one. If Kuminga does not end up back in Golden State, there is one place that stands out as a natural suitor for the young and athletic free agent. At least, that was the case for Bobby Marks. Golden State Warriors wing Jonathan Kuminga.© David Gonzales-Imagn Images The ESPN writer recently published an article discussing the top free agents in the class and discussing what could happen with them this summer. Marks did have the Warriors as one of the two 'best fits' for Kuminga this offseason. The other team listed was the Brooklyn Nets. Advertisement "Projecting a new contract for Kuminga is like trying to master the Rubik's Cube," Marks joked. "As for his next contract, the only thing guaranteed is that Golden State will tender the forward a $7.9 million qualifying offer before June 29." Marks noted that the deal he would offer the Warriors forward during the summer would be a three-year, $81 million contract. The final season of that deal would include a player option. "A contract that starts at $25 million gives Golden State the flexibility to fill out its roster and remain below the second apron," Marks added. If the Warriors do not bring him back, the Nets could certainly throw a deal at Kuminga that would be worth his time, given their cap space. However, it would not be surprising to see the Nets facilitate a deal to a third team as well. Advertisement Related: Warriors Projected to Make 'Bold' 2025 NBA Draft Decision Related: Warriors Predicted to Go International in NBA Draft to Address Key Need This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Eastern Conference Team Urged to Trade For Steph Curry's Warriors Teammate
Eastern Conference Team Urged to Trade For Steph Curry's Warriors Teammate originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Golden State Warriors lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of this year's playoffs in five games. Advertisement Two-time MVP Steph Curry suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in Game 1 and missed the rest of the series. The Warriors won Game 1 in Minnesota but lost the next four games without Curry. Golden State's core for next season is projected to be Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green. Jonathan Kuminga becomes a restricted free agent this offseason, so the Warriors control his future. As a restricted free agent, the Warriors can match any offer sheet Kuminga signs. The Chicago Bulls have been urged to pursue Jonathan Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images However, according to Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic, Kuminga and the Warriors are expected to explore sign-and-trade options this summer, and Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report believes the Chicago Bulls should make a push for Kuminga. Advertisement "At the very least, Kuminga's elite athleticism, self-creation and free-throw-drawing prowess could balance out some of Josh Giddey's deficiencies," Hughes wrote. "Since we have to assume the Bulls aren't going to tear their roster down any time soon, prioritizing players in their early 20s would at least offer some upside in their annual pursuit of 42 wins." Kuminga appeared in 47 games for the Warriors this season. He averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists while shooting 45.4% from the field, 30.5% from 3 and 66.8% from the foul line. Kuminga turns 23 in October. He has career averages of 12.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists Advertisement The Bulls haven't made the playoffs since 2022. They could use a talented young player like Kuminga. Related: Warriors Urged to Pair Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler With $112 Million Forward This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Warriors Predicted to Make Big Trade This Offseason
Warriors Predicted to Make Big Trade This Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Golden State Warriors made a blockbuster trade in February, acquiring six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. Advertisement On February 6, the day the Warriors acquired Butler, Steph Curry and Co. lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, dropping to 25-26 on the season. Golden State, though, went on a run after Butler made his Dubs debut, going 23-7. The Warriors finished the season as the seventh seed in the Western Conference and played the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2025 postseason. Behind Curry and Butler, the Warriors beat the Rockets in seven games. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Golden State in the second round in five games. Curry got hurt in Game 1 of the conference semifinals and missed the rest of the series. Golden State Warriors stars Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry may have new teammates next season. Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Butler, Curry and Draymond Green are expected to be the Warriors' core next season. What about Jonathan Kuminga, though? He was the third-leading scorer on Golden State this season, averaging 15.3 points in 47 games. Advertisement The Warriors control Kuminga's future since the forward becomes a restricted free agent this summer. The team can either re-sign Kuminga or execute a sign-and-trade deal. NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report thinks Golden State does the latter. "Prediction: The Warriors find a sign-and-trade with a mystery team," Pincus wrote. Kuminga turns 23 in October. He has career averages of 12.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists with the Warriors. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Kuminga "has visions of becoming an All-Star." That may not be possible in Golden State since the team has Curry and Butler. Advertisement 'Kuminga, league sources said, still has visions of becoming an All-Star, not fitting into an ever-moving mid-tier rotation role. He wants to be a featured player in an NBA offense and chase the 20-point-and-beyond dreams he's spent his life chasing and the last week of his fourth season tasting,' Slater wrote. Related: Steph Curry's Dad Issues Strong Statement on Warriors Star's NBA Future This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Former Warriors Star Has Clear Jonathan Kuminga Opinion Before Free Agency
Former Warriors Star Has Clear Jonathan Kuminga Opinion Before Free Agency originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jonathan Kuminga has grown into a very divisive figure for the Golden State Warriors and their fans. You're either helping to pack his bags away from the team or believe the proper opportunity has not been given to the four-year pro. Advertisement Kuminga failed to take a significant leap in the 2024-25 regular season. The Warriors forward actually regressed in a couple of notable statistical categories. His points per game (15.3), rebounds per game (4.6), field goal percentage (45.4), and 3-point percentage (30.5) all dipped from last season. The question that will divide most on Kuminga is where the fault is with that. Is the Warriors youngster to blame, or has he not been developed properly by Steve Kerr and the coaching staff? There were some signs of promise late in the season. In the four full games that Stephen Curry missed against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Kuminga averaged 24.3 points per game off the bench. This had one former Warriors star turn into a bit of a believer. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives past Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Johnson-Imagn Images In an exclusive interview with Basketball Insiders, Baron Davis told D.J. Siddiqi his clear opinion of Kuminga. Advertisement "We saw in the playoffs he's someone that they need in addition to Jimmy [Butler],' Davis said. 'We'll see what happens this offseason, but Kuminga could be an integral piece coming back. There's a need and a place and he's ready to take that next step. The former Warriors guard added: 'I thought these playoffs gave him a good opportunity to showcase his skills. I like Kuminga's game and I think if he comes at that level that they need him to be at, he's ultimately another one of those key pieces that could potentially put them over the hump.' It will only be about a month or so until Warriors fans will see what their franchise's opinion of the young forward is. Related: Golden State Warriors Showing Interest in Duke Guard Before 2025 NBA Draft Related: Former Warriors Star Addresses Team's Biggest Offseason Need This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga Named 'Fallback Option' For Kevin Durant Suitor
Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga Named 'Fallback Option' For Kevin Durant Suitor originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors have been anticipated to be going in different directions this offseason for some time now. The two sides have not enjoyed a mutually-beneficial relationship in recent memory. Advertisement Kuminga failed to take a major leap in the 2024-25 NBA season, putting a lot of doubt out there as to his overall ceiling in the NBA. The Warriors, likewise, have been questioned with regard to how healthy of an environment they have provided for his growth. With Kuminga heading for restricted free agency in the summer of 2025, many have been quick to speculate about where the new home for the athletic forward will be. Michael Scotto provided an update on which team could emerge to provide that. May 10, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) and guard Gary Payton II (0) warm up before game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images Scotto wrote, "Given Kuminga's fluctuating role with the Warriors following the acquisition of Jimmy Butler, his lukewarm relationship with coach Steve Kerr, and being discussed in trade talks before the deadline to land Kevin Durant that ultimately fell through, there's a belief a change of scenery could be in the cards this summer." Advertisement The NBA insider would go on to reveal the Miami Heat as one of the two major teams to watch in the Kuminga sweepstakes. The Heat are projected to go big-game hunting, but if that fails, their attention will shift to the Warriors forward. "Kuminga is looking for an expanded and consistent role moving forward, league sources told HoopsHype," Scotto said. "The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are two teams to monitor as potential sign-and-trade candidates for Kuminga, league sources told HoopsHype." The HoopsHype insider wrote: "Miami has prioritized pursuits of Giannis Antetokounmpo (if he became available this summer) and Durant (whom they're actively trying to acquire) on their wish list ahead of Kuminga, who's viewed as a fallback option to the two superstars." If South Beach is to be the next destination for the former lottery pick, the Warriors can rest assured knowing they will receive assets in return for Kuminga's departure. After the Butler trade, these two sides have a clear history of effectively working together. Advertisement Related: Warriors Urged to Land 21.2 PPG Wing in 'Ambitious' Move Related: Former Warriors Star Has Clear Jonathan Kuminga Opinion Before Free Agency This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
