Mar 28, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) arrives at the arena before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Latest Report On Jonathan Kuminga’s Lucrative Contract Demands

Originally posted on Golden State Warriors on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Jun 28, 2025 4:57 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors were easily the best team of the 2010s, winning three NBA Championships and making three straight NBA Finals appearances. However, after losing in the 2019 Finals to the Toronto Raptors, injuries got the best of the team and led to them finishing with the worst record in the NBA in 2020.

This led to the Warriors selecting James Wiseman second overall and drafting Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody the following year. Golden State believed it had secured the foundation for the second timeline, but now the Warriors could be losing the second player from that group, as a new report reveals lofty contract demands for Kuminga.

Jonathan Kuminga is seeking over $30 million per season on his next contract, per @BrettSiegelNBA

“The Warriors have made it clear that they want to maintain financial flexibility moving forward. Keeping Kuminga would come at a significant cost for Golden State, as he wants a… pic.twitter.com/egcvA8zRYB
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 28, 2025

According to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel, Kuminga is looking for a big payday this offseason as he's set to enter restricted free agency on Monday.

"The Warriors have made it clear that they want to maintain financial flexibility moving forward. Keeping Kuminga would come at a significant cost for Golden State, as he wants a deal that pays him over $30 million per year, sources said," Siegel wrote.

UPDATE: There’s real optimism in Jonathan Kuminga’s camp that the 2025-26 season will be his best yet, per @BrettSiegelNBA

He’s focused on becoming a full-time starter and is locked in on his offseason training — determined to prove his overall value. pic.twitter.com/TQjwaq5rjo
— Ball Report (@BallReportX) June 28, 2025

This past week, Kuminga has been linked to a potential move to the Miami Heat, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. While Kuminga may have the talent to be an All-Star level player, a $30 million annual price tag for him appears like a step ask.

Given that the Brooklyn Nets are the only team with the cap space to present Kuminga an offer sheet that would reach that $30 million per year mark, it seems unlikely the Warriors forward will strike a deal worth that much, unless Golden State gives in.

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

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