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San Francisco Chronicle
a day ago
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Will the Warriors keep Jonathan Kuminga? Key dates during the NBA offseason
The 2024-25 NBA season concludes Sunday night, when the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers play Game 7 of the NBA Finals. What's next on the NBA calendar? The better question might be, what isn't? The crowning of a new NBA champion Sunday night spells a significant swing in the offseason transaction cycle, beginning on Wednesday with the NBA draft in which the Golden State Warriors pick 41st. Then it's on into free agency, summer league and preparations for the 2025-26 season. Here are key dates this offseason and how they affect Golden State: Monday: Teams can begin negotiating with their own free agents. Big man Kevon Looney and guard Gary Payton II, are Warriors bound for unrestricted free agency, as well as wing Kevin Knox and forward Braxton Key. Jonathan Kuminga and Pat Spencer are restricted free agents. Looney (4.5 points, 6.1 rebounds in 76 games in 2024-25) and Payton (6.5 points, 3 rebounds over 62 games) were both key contributors to the Warriors' last title run in 2022-23. They're clubhouse culture stalwarts and rotation regulars. Both said during their respective end-of-year news conferences that they hope to stay with Golden State. Knox and Key played reserve roles as midseason callups from G League Santa Cruz, while Kuminga and Spencer could theoretically re-sign without testing restricted free agency. Wednesday: First round of the NBA draft. The annual NBA draft begins with its first round from Barclays Center in New York. The Warriors traded their first-round pick to the Miami Heat as part of their package to acquire star wing Jimmy Butler. Thursday: Second round of the NBA draft. The draft continues with the second round, in which Golden State picks 41st overall. To prepare for their pick, the Warriors have been hosting workouts at Chase Center with mostly experienced college prospects. Golden State acquired important contributors in the second rounds of both the 2023 and 2024 drafts, taking senior big men Trayce Jackson-Davis and Quinten Post, respectively. June 29: Last day for teams to tender qualifying offers to restricted free agents. For the Warriors, that's Kuminga and Spencer, to whom they can tender one-year qualifying offers to officially initiate unrestricted free agency. Then the two players can field offer sheets from other teams, which the Warriors are entitled to match with the right of first refusal. Kuminga, 22, is bouncy, explosive and a bludgeoner of the basket as a combo forward. Last season, he averaged 15.3 points (45.4% shooting, 30.5% 3-point shooting), 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists. Initially out of the rotation in the playoffs, he nevertheless averaged 15.3 points (on 48.4% shooting and 40% 3-point shooting) in postseason play — including a 30-point, six-rebound effort in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 draft, he's Golden State's most dynamic athlete, a player with two-way upside on the wing. Spencer, a 28-year-old sturdy, springy reserve point guard, averaged 6.4 minutes in 39 games. The lacrosse legend had an 11-minute burst in the playoffs (with four points, two rebounds, two steals) against the Timberwolves in Game 1, Golden State's lone victory in the series. Undrafted after playing one season of college basketball at Northwestern, Spencer worked his way to Golden State through Santa Cruz. Absent a tendered qualifying offer, restricted free agents become unrestricted free agents. June 30: NBA's league year officially ends and free agency begins. The end of the 2024-25 league year (operationally) coincides with the start of free agency at 3 p.m., when teams can officially begin negotiating with free agents from other teams. The Warriors have nine players under standard contracts for 2025-26. As a result, their active payroll sits at $170.5 million against a luxury tax line of $187.8 million and restrictive (for roster building) aprons of $195.9 million and $207.8 million. Their needs include adding size, athleticism and shooting. July 1: NBA's new league year begins. The transaction moratorium halts official transactions through July 6 save for the signing of rookie deals, two-way contracts and offer sheets for restricted free agents. July 5: Seventh annual California Classic begins at Chase Center. Participants this year in the four-team, three-day summer showcase include the Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat. The Warriors play the Lakers on July 5, the Spurs on July 6 and the Heat on July 8. July 6: Free agents can officially sign contracts; trades can be made official. The NBA's transaction moratorium ends at 9 a.m., allowing for the completion of trades, contract extensions and for free agents to consummate contracts with their new clubs. Teams also have 24 hours to match offer sheets for restricted free agents beginning at 9 a.m. July 10: NBA summer league begins in Las Vegas. The NBA's annual summer league begins on UNLV's campus, concluding July 20 with the championship game at Thomas & Mack Center.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Miami Heat's fallback option emerges in the event of failed Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
Like just about every team in the league, the Miami Heat would love to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. But what if the Milwaukee Bucks aren't ready to trade the face of their franchise? Chances are, the Bucks aren't ready to trade the two-time MVP. So, if the Heat aren't able to pry Antetokounmpo away from Milwaukee, where should Miami turn next? According to Mike Scotto of Hoops Hype, the Heat could view trading for Jonathan Kuminga as a 'fallback option.' '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.' Hoops Hype on Miami Heat/Jonathan Kuminga Advertisement While every fan in Miami would instantly recognize Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant, some non-basketball enthusiasts may need to be informed on the type of potential Kuminga offers. The seventh overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft will still be just 23 when next season starts, and he's averaged over 15.3 points per game across the past two years. He could very well be the next breakout star that takes the NBA by storm, but the Warriors aren't eager to just give the former first-round pick away either. Besides, why wouldn't the Heat have just demanded that Kuminga be the centerpiece in their previous Jimmy Butler trade with the Warriors? It's possible Golden State just wasn't ready to move on from their young wing prospect quite yet. We'll see if that changes this offseason. Related: Kevin Durant trade rumors deliver disappointing update for Heat, Rockets and Spurs fans Related Headlines
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Report: Heat, Bulls teams to monitor as sign-and-trade candidates for Jonathan Kuminga
Report: Heat, Bulls teams to monitor as sign-and-trade candidates for Jonathan Kuminga The offseason of Jonathan Kuminga is underway. After four seasons with the Golden State Warriors, the 22-year-old wing is eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer. After an up-and-down season that saw him jump in and out of the rotation, along with questions about his fit alongside Jimmy Butler, questions have begun to loom about Kuminga's future in the Bay Area. While the Warriors could opt to ink Kuminga to a new contract, Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Steve Kerr could opt to trade Kuminga this summer. According to Mike Scotto of Hoops Hype, a pair of Eastern Conference teams have emerged as potential candidates for Kuminga in a sign-and-trade this offseason. The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls are "teams to monitor" as potential sign-and-trade candidates for Kuminga, per Scotto. Scotto also reported the Warriors have not ruled out the possibility of keeping Kuminga in the Bay Area. Via Hoops Hype: The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are two teams to monitor as potential sign-and-trade candidates for Kuminga, league sources told HoopsHype. With that in mind, the Warriors have also not ruled out the possibility of retaining Kuminga, sources said. Along with Kuminga, the Heat have been one of the teams linked to former Warrior Kevin Durant. The Heat are one of the teams that Durant reportedly prefers to land with in a trade from the Phoenix Suns. According to Scotto, Kuminga is a "fallback option" for the Heat if they can't work a deal for Durant or Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. 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. Kuminga has spent the first four seasons of his career with the Warriors after being selected in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft. The 22-year-old forward is coming off a season where he averaged 15.3 points on 45.4% shooting from the field with 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 47 games. Kuminga is set to become a restricted free agent when free agency begins on July 6. Players can begin negotiating with each other on June 30 at 3 p.m. PT. This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Newsweek
5 days ago
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- Newsweek
Warriors Rumors: Two East Teams Heavily Linked With Jonathan Kuminga
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. One of the biggest stories around the Golden State Warriors as the team enters the offseason is what the future holds for forward Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga is set to hit restricted free agency, and his return to the Warriors remains very much in question. More NBA news: Lakers Insider Opens Door on Potential Walker Kessler Trade Kuminga has dealt with all sorts of issues during his time with the Warriors, namely his struggles to crack the rotation consistently. The young forward has also had some problems with head coach Steve Kerr in the past, leading many to believe that he could leave the organization. But due to his restricted status on the open market, the Warriors can match any offer that comes his way. The idea of a sign-and-trade could make sense for both sides if Kuminga is determined to leave Golden State. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are two teams being linked with Kuminga ahead of his free agency. "Kuminga is looking for an expanded and consistent role moving forward, league sources told HoopsHype. The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are two teams to monitor as potential sign-and-trade candidates for Kuminga, league sources told HoopsHype. With that in mind, the Warriors have also not ruled out the possibility of retaining Kuminga, sources said." MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 14: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball during the first quarter of Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves... MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 14: Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball during the first quarter of Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on May 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More Photo byWhile the Warriors have wanted to keep Kuminga in town this summer, the price tag was ultimately going to determine everything. Golden State has a set target that they would feel comfortable signing Kuminga to, but it seems that he may want more. Last season, Kuminga averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 0.8 steals. Kuminga has shown flashes of greatness at different stages of his young career, but he hasn't been able to stabilize it. If he does return to Golden State, Kuminga may work with the team on a larger role. But if the Warriors can't offer that to him, it could be better for the two sides to part ways. Golden State has the goal of winning another title before star Stephen Curry retires from the NBA. Kuminga could help them win, but it seems that his time with the Warriors could be coming to an end. More NBA news: Grizzlies' Potential Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr Trades Get Major Update Top Landing Spots for Grizzlies' Ja Morant Following Desmond Bane Trade Grizzlies Urged to Blow Up Roster Following Desmond Bane Trade For more on the Warriors and general NBA news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
What contract Marks would offer Kuminga in restricted free agency
What contract Marks would offer Kuminga in restricted free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It's about to be a very interesting NBA offseason for the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga, who will be a restricted free agent at the end of the month. Advertisement But what kind of contract can Kuminga expect to sign, whether it be with Golden State or elsewhere? ESPN's Bobby Marks revealed what he would offer the 22-year-old forward in a piece published Sunday, and he believes Kuminga is worth a three-year, $81 million deal with the final year as a player option. 'Projecting a new contract for Kuminga is like trying to master the Rubik's Cube,' Marks wrote, pointing to the youngster's roller-coaster fourth NBA season which featured an undefined role with plenty of breakout performances mixed in. Marks admits the only thing 'guaranteed' for Kuminga is that the Warriors will tender him a $7.9 million qualifying offer before June 29, and Golden State holds the advantage after that due to a predicted lack of spending around the league this offseason. 'A contract that starts at $25 million gives Golden State the flexibility to fill out its roster and remain below the second apron,' Marks wrote. Advertisement If Golden State opts not to sign Kuminga to a new contract, it's likely the team will facilitate a sign-and-trade deal that lands it additional players and/or assets in the process. There's also the possibility Kuminga agrees to an offer sheet with another NBA team, which the Warriors will have an opportunity to match. Marks lists the Brooklyn Nets as another 'best fit' for the young pro. Regardless of what happens with Kuminga, his contract situation and its outcome will play a big role in how the rest of free agency ends up for the Warriors. Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast
