The Golden State Warriors have remained the NBA’s least active team during the 2025 offseason.
Their summer moves have stalled due to Jonathan Kuminga’s unresolved contract situation.
Until Kuminga either signs the two-year, $45 million offer or go with the $7.9 million qualifying offer, the Warriors appear unlikely to make major roster additions.
However, the Warriors recently made a minor addition to their training camp roster.
NBA insider reports Warriors add G-League guard for roster competition
NBA insider Michael Scotto reported that Golden State signed Taevon Kinsey to a training camp contract.
The Golden State Warriors and Taevion Kinsey have agreed to a deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Kinsey was on a 10-day and two-way contract with the Utah Jazz in 2024. He was recently selected for the NBA G League United Team in the 2025 FIBA Intercontinental Cup in September pic.twitter.com/g0Nd7PPEY9
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) August 24, 2025
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The move represents their first roster addition amid the ongoing Jonathan Kuminga negotiations.
Kinsey will compete for a regular-season roster spot during training camp, though he’s not the high-profile addition many fans expected.
Social media reactions included comments like “give us better news” from disappointed supporters.
The 25-year-old guard spent last season with the G-League’s Salt Lake City Stars, averaging 12.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists across 33.8 minutes per game in 50 appearances.
Kinsey also signed 10-day and two-way contracts with the Utah Jazz in 2024, though he never appeared in an NBA game. His professional experience remains limited to G-League competition.
Kinsey’s shooting ability aligns with Warriors’ system preferences
Despite limited NBA exposure, Kinsey demonstrated promising aspects during his G-League tenure.
His shooting efficiency and defensive contributions caught Golden State’s attention.
Last season, he shot 51.9% from the field and 33% from three-point range while averaging 1.2 steals per game.
The previous season showed even better perimeter shooting at 51.1% from deep, though on limited 2.7 attempts per contest.
His three-point shooting ability could prove valuable for a Warriors system that prioritizes floor spacing and ball movement.
Golden State historically develops players who fit their offensive philosophy through their Santa Cruz G-League affiliate.
While not the signing fans anticipated, Kinsey could develop into a valuable rotation asset if he earns a two-way contract and continues improving with Santa Cruz.