The ongoing nature of Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency should serve as a warning to many young players around the league, including fellow Golden State Warriors youngster Brandin Podziemski who will be in line for a payday next offseason.
We’re now 12 months away from Podziemski being extension eligible off his rookie contract. Based on his first two years that have significantly outweighed the expectations of a 19th overall pick, the young guard could be in for something close to or over $100 million.
Brandin Podziemski has to be careful in contract negotiations
If there’s one thing to be learned though from Kuminga’s restricted free agency, and that of Josh Giddey, Quentin Grimes and Cam Thomas for that matter, it’s not to get too greedy before the October extension deadline hits.