Entering the 2025 NBA offseason, Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors appeared to be headed toward two possible outcomes. One path would lead the two sides to agreeing to a new contract, while the other would result in a sign-and-trade that would ideally produce a mutually-beneficial change of scenery.
Unfortunately, the worst-case scenario is beginning to take shape as Kuminga gives serious consideration to accepting his qualifying offer for the 2025-26 season.
Kuminga is a restricted free agent, which grants Golden State the leverage to match any offer he receives. With a select few teams possessing financial flexibility, the likelihood of a sign-and-trade inevitably increased.