Jonathan Kuminga Linked to Eastern Conference Team Amid Warriors Negotiations

Based on the information that has been put out there regarding Kuminga, it's unclear whether he'll sign the qualifying offer or somehow receive a better offer from the Warriors following Josh Giddey's recent extension. But, even if the Warriors pay him, there's no telling whether he'll be bought in or remain in the team's long-term plans.

Familiar Team Eyeing Kuminga's Services

Amid this confusion, a report from NBA insider Jake Fischer reveals that one Eastern Conference team could still be viewed as a future landing spot for Kuminga, especially if he decides to set his sights on unrestricted free agency in 2026.

As shared by Fischer, he revealed the Chicago Bulls are a team to keep an eye out for when it comes to vying for Kuminga's services in the 2026 offseason. Kuminga was attached to rumors for a sign-and-trade to the Bulls earlier this offseason, but those have since died down. However, doing a deal for Kuminga before the 2026 offseason might be a more ideal move for both sides.

If Kuminga were to sign the qualifying offer, it's clear that he has no desire to be in Golden State long term and wants to control his destiny, of which team he plays for next. If the Bulls are a team he sees himself with, Chicago could do an exchange of expiring contracts with the Warriors to get Kuminga before he hits the open market.

Coby White is set to be the Bulls' biggest free agent next summer, but Ayo Dosunmu is also set to be a free agent. In an effort for the Golden State to improve its guard depth, a swap of Dosunmu for Kuminga could be beneficial for both sides. Given the Bulls aren't a team that's shown they're willing to spend, it's hard to imagine they'd have White, Dosunmu, and Kuminga on their 2026-27 roster.