Whether in 2025 or 2026, Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors appear destined to go their separate ways. The two sides are struggling to come to terms on a new contract, with the Warriors going as far as to attempt to include a team option in their latest two-year offer.
As Kuminga weighs his options outside of the Bay Area, the Warriors are now left pondering how to potentially replace his scoring—leaving journeyman Buddy Hield to provide stability.
Kuminga has his share of flaws, but his impact as a scorer shouldn't be downplayed. He's averaged 15.