Three years and 100 billion won, he refused. Jonathan Kuming refuses to play bait. Conflict with GS over team options
Sep 16, 2025
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CBS Sports, a U.S. sports media outlet, said on the 16th (Korea Standard Time) 'Golden State Warriors have made no progress in negotiations over the next contract of Jonathan Kuminga, a limited free agent (FA). Golden State recently offered a three-year contract, but Kuminga is still holding his ground on adding team options in the final year of the contract.
ESPN reported 'Golden State recently raised its contract terms from $45 million for two years to $75.2 million for three years. However, Golden State is still in a position to present team options in the final year. The only contract terms offered by Golden State without a team option are three years and $54 million' Kuminga said it is possible to allow team options when the annual contract amount is around $30 million. However, if the player option is added in the final year of the contract, it is reportedly willing to lower the terms of the contract by $20 million per year'
In other words, Kuminga is still saying no to Golden State's terms. The media reported 'The deadlock between the two sides continues. According to recent reports, Golden State is moving to solve the problem with as many concessions as possible, but contract issues remain. Neither side is willing to compromise on these details.
Kuminga wants a long-term contract and a solid role within the team. Therefore, I want a large contract with an average annual price of 30 million dollars.
However, Golden State wants to catch Kuminga, but it doesn't want the contract Kuminga wants. In other words, there's a message that Golden State still doesn't consider Kuminga to be at the heart of the team.
Golden State has a plan. LeBron James is the main cause.
LeBron, who opted for a player option with an annual salary of $52.6 million this season, will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers this season. However, the core of the Los Angeles Lakers is Luca Doncic. Doncic is reorganizing the team into the team structure he wants.
In other words, LeBron is likely to be on the trade market next season, and Golden State is aiming for it.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
