The Golden State Warriors’ approach to Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency will be a defining part of their offseason—especially if a sign-and-trade comes into play. With most teams lacking the cap space to sign Kuminga outright, a sign-and-trade would be the most realistic option if the fourth-year wing decides he wants to leave Golden State.
However, as The Athletic’s Anthony Slater detailed in a recent article, the mechanics behind such a deal are more complicated than they appear.
Via The Athletic:
Basically: If Kuminga’s next deal starts at $30 million, his next team absorbs it as such, but the Warriors would be looking at a $15 million incoming match.