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‘I’m hearing’… Golden State Warriors want to sign four free agents, Jonathan Kuminga holding up deals, claims insider

Originally posted on NBA Analysis Network
By Pocholo Magsino | Last updated Aug 2, 2025 7:30 AM ET

The Golden State Warriors have pulled away from a Jonathan Kuminga trade. It was a promising trade for both sides, but the Warriors refused the offer. Now, Kuminga remains in limbo despite the Warriors’ desire to move on.

The Jonathan Kuminga situation with the Golden State Warriors has gone on for a long time. Every party involved wants to resolve the issue, but it is still a stalemate. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, the Sacramento Kings upped their offer.

It included Malik Monk and a lottery-protected 2030 first-round pick. That would have been an interesting trade for the Warriors, providing them with a fantastic bench scorer. The first-round pick in 2030 could have been great for them, considering that will be when the core has retired. They still swiftly refused that, as they wanted to keep asking for an unprotected first-rounder.

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The Warriors want to resolve the problem as soon as possible

The Warriors want to resolve this situation so they can finalize their roster. If the Kings can meet their trade demands, this saga would come to an end. Unfortunately, it has led to a lengthy dispute that is not ending anytime soon.

Even former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague weighed in, claiming he does not understand what Kuminga’s camp is doing. The Warriors made him an offer worth $45 million over two years, but Kuminga and his camp declined that. With the trade offer, the Warriors want to hold firm on the valuation.

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Despite their firm stance, the Warriors do want to resolve this as soon as possible. They have free agents lined up to sign, but they cannot do so because of Kuminga’s presence. The free agents reportedly involve Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, Gary Payton II, and one more player.

“Al Horford. He’s connected to Kuminga. He’s one of four free agents the Warriors would like to sign, I’m hearing, that are waiting on Kuminga,” Marc J. Spears said on NBA Today.

“He really has to make a decision quickly, because the Warriors are starting to lose patience.”

Kuminga might lose his positive rapport with the locker room

During the same NBA Today segment, Iman Shumpert also pointed out an issue with what is happening. If Kuminga wants to stay with the Warriors, the long and drawn-out situation could be harmful to his career.

Kuminga does not want to be in Golden State.

Golden State does not want Kuminga.

Kuminga needs a dominant season to get a big contract if he comes back

The Warriors need Kuminga to be a role player to fit in with Curry, Jimmy, and Dray.

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Shumpert provided a player’s perspective, as this saga could hurt Kuminga’s rapport and relationship with his teammates. The situation remains unresolved, which could be annoying for the other Warriors players.

“If you know you not going anywhere, getting the guys in the locker room to play hard and play with you, play for you. I think they like to know that you’re with them,” Shumpert said on NBA Today.

The Kings look set in their interest, so they will probably send in an offer again. If they meet the demands, that should spell the end for Kuminga’s time with the Warriors.

This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.

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