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BREAKING: Warriors Tender $7.9 M Qualifying Offer to Jonathan Kuminga
The Golden State Warriors have officially tendered a $7.9 million qualifying offer to Jonathan Kuminga, making him a restricted free agent as of Saturday, June 28, 2025. By extending this offer, the Warriors retain the right to match any offer sheet he signs with another team or orchestrate a sign-and-trade or extension directly with him
Why it matters
- Restricted free agency: From 3 pm Monday, Kuminga, 22, can negotiate with other teams. Any offers he receives can be matched by Golden State
- Roster implications: GM Mike Dunleavy emphasized the priority of resolving Kuminga’s status early in free agency to better shape the team’s offseason .
- Performance & potential: Kuminga averaged 15.3 PPG in the regular season and maintained that output in the playoffs—showing flashes of two-way upside despite inconsistent usage and a severe ankle sprained
What’s next?
| Path | Description |
|---|---|
| Sign qualifying offer | One-year, $7.9M. He could accept and remain restricted, giving Warriors control again next summer |
| Sign offer sheet elsewhere | Another team signs him; Warriors have 7 days to match (“right of first refusal”) . |
| Sign‑and‑trade deal | A deal could send him elsewhere while allowing GSW to bring assets back . |
Cap dynamics & market outlook
- According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, a 3‑year, ~$81 million deal (~$27 M/year) suits his projected value—but Warriors may aim closer to the $18–20 M/year range
- The Brooklyn Nets are among the few teams with cap space to make a full court offer sheet (~$20 M+), while Miami and Chicago have been mentioned for possible sign-and-trade discussions
- Owner Joe Lacob has voiced strong support: “Absolutely… 100 %. I love that guy. We love him,” suggesting a willingness to match offers up to around $30 M to stay under the second tax apron
What this means for Golden State
- Golden State’s payroll is already heavy—about $170.5 M—with Curry, Green, Butler eating up the bulk
- Resolving Kuminga’s status is key before signing other free agents like Kevon Looney or Gary Payton II, and finalizing draft plans with picks 41 and future strategies
- The deadline for matching offer sheets is July 6, but initial negotiation windows begin Monday at 3 pm
📝 Bottom line
By extending the $7.9M qualifying offer, the Warriors have set the stage for a defining moment in Kuminga’s young career. Whether he stays in Golden State on a higher contract, explores other teams, or becomes part of a sign-and-trade, his decision will significantly influence the Warriors’ offseason moves—and could foreshadow their roster shape for the coming season.
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