May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) stands on the court before a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Jonathan Kuminga Breaks Silence on Future With Warriors

Originally posted on Golden State Warriors on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated May 15, 2025 7:20 PM ET

All season, the Golden State Warriors have had a major elephant in the room: figuring out how to handle Jonathan Kuminga's future with the organization.

Kuminga was starting for the team, lost his spot, regained it again, then was out of the rotation entirely until Steph Curry got hurt in the playoffs. While he was hoping for a max contract with the team this season, that likely won't be the case.

After the team was eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, Kuminga spoke with the media during exit interviews to address his future.

"I don't know what the future is gonna be," Kuminga said. "That's something that any player would love to hear, going into a different year. I'm looking forward to that. I know it's going to happen."

Jonathan Kuminga on if he would need to hear if he's gonna be in the rotation: "I don't know what the future is gonna be. That's something that any player would love to hear, going into a different year. I'm looking forward to that. I know it's going to happen." pic.twitter.com/5SjjW2zDQ9
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) May 15, 2025

Throughout Kuminga's exit interview, he mentioned numerous times that there were "ups and downs" with the Warriors.

"There was some ups and downs," Kuminga said. "That's how life goes. But I had fun. I had a great time. I enjoy playing here. Yeah, there was some ups and downs."

Jonathan Kuminga on his relationship with Steve Kerr: “We’ve had ups and downs. But he helped me to get here.”

Kuminga kept answers about his future vague: “I don’t know.” pic.twitter.com/tIvzjuZihQ
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 15, 2025

There have already been reports predicting that Kuminga will be in a sign-and-trade with the Warriors this offseason, and it feels like that would be a solid option. While the team needs his youth, they also have other holes on the roster, like getting a big man.

The Warriors' season is over. What comes next will be telling.

Can Golden State patch things up with Jonathan Kuminga? Will Brandin Podziemski be dealt after garnering midseason trade interest?@anthonyVslater and @ThompsonScribe have the intel ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/jPnFEDB712
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) May 15, 2025

While the season may be over for the Golden State Warriors, this is just the beginning for Jonathan Kuminga. He's about to hear his name in offseason chatter for months before it's time for an ultimate decision to be made. Hopefully, the 22-year-old is ready for it.

"I mean, my agent and I kind of know," Kumings said. "Like he will tell me here and there. I'll just tell him try to figure it out, especially as we get close to whatever got to be done. That's when he comes to me and asks me for my opinions."

This article first appeared on Golden State Warriors on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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