Jonathan Kuminga’s free agency isn’t going according to plan. The former lottery pick is yet to reach an agreement with the Golden State Warriors, and there hasn’t been any movement regarding a sign-and-trade from other teams around the NBA. As such, both the Warriors and Kuminga appear to be locked in a stalemate.
In a recent article for NBC Sports Bay Area, Warriors insider Monte Poole provided a small update on the current situation between Kuminga and Golden State’s front office. He noted how neither side has been willing to budge in their valuations, and that the Warriors are yet to make any additions to the roster this summer.
“The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga’s representation are sharing a cell in Restricted Free Agent jail,” Poole reported. “Conversation is sparse, according to league sources. No knowing when they can begin the remodel they hope will allow them to compete in the NBA’s wicked Western Conference. Golden State’s priority targets, center Al Horford and guard De’Anthony Melton, remain available and that’s unlikely to change. There is internal belief that the Kuminga impasse, once resolved, will result in a satisfying conclusion. Three weeks in, though, nothing.”
Figuring out a solution to the current saga with Kuminga is becoming an urgent task. Mike Dunleavy Jr and Joe Lacob can’t be locked in negotiations all summer, especially when they need to get the Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton additions over the line.
Kuminga has struggled to break into Steve Kerr’s primary rotation since being drafted by the franchise. Therefore, he’s wise to be dragging his heels on another contract. However, a prolonged negotiation period isn’t good for anyone. So, Warriors fans will undoubtedly be hoping a deal can be reached at some point in the near future.
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