Warriors get stunning Jonathan Kuminga contract update as offseason rumors swirl

Jonathan Kuminga's performance during the Golden State Warriors' second-round defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2025 NBA Playoffs has undoubtedly complicated the franchise's plans for the coming months.

The 22-year-old forward contributed 20.8 points on an impressive 63.5% true shooting percentage in five games against the Timberwolves with the team's 4-time NBA champion and 2022 NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry missing most of the series with a strained hamstring.

Though the Warriors' season came to a close, he proved to be a reliable on-ball scoring talent against a dominant defensive group.

Kuminga's status as a soon-to-be restricted free agent will mark a potentially massive shift for Golden State because of the sizable deals he may receive from prospective suitors, like the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets.

In fact, recent updates have provided some insight with regard to a possible contract offer that could be thrown the athletic wing's way, and how the Warriors could navigate their way through this monumental moment.

"Projecting a new contract for Kuminga is like trying to master the Rubik's Cube," ESPN's Bobby Marks wrote Sunday morning.

"Like (Josh) Giddey, the 22-year-old is a restricted free agent and Golden State has leverage, considering the lack of available money teams have to offer in free agency."

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"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."

"A contract that starts at $25 million gives Golden State the flexibility to fill out its roster and remain below the second apron."

After averaging 15.3 points and 4.6 rebounds through only 47 regular season appearances in 2024-25, Kuminga set himself up for an unpredictable experience as a restricted free agent. His outstanding playoff performance only led to an increase in uncertainty.

Golden State manufacturing a sign-and-trade deal with the Nets for a player like Cameron Johnson has been rumored for the past few months, and inking the former No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft to an annual salary of around $25 million could be a telling sign that their general manager Mike Dunleavy could be working out a deal with Brooklyn behind the scenes.

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