NBA Rumors: Warriors, Cody Martin, Bulls, Josh Giddey, Timberwolves, Knicks

As we’ve written time and again, the Warriors remain in a holding pattern until Jonathan Kuminga’s contract situation is settled. But once that happens, veterans Seth Curry and Malcolm Brogdon are expected to be among Golden State’s roster targets.

Jake Fischer of The Stein Line adds that another name on the list is former Hornets and Suns swingman Cody Martin. The veteran has drawn interest from several playoff teams but is said to be weighing whether to wait for Golden State or see what opportunities open up once training camps begin.

Golden State still has multiple open roster spots, with Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II also expected to sign once the Kuminga situation is resolved.

Bulls and Giddey

Chicago’s final roster spot is being reserved for restricted free agent Josh Giddey. Like Kuminga, Giddey has until Oct. 1 to decide whether to accept his qualifying offer.

According to Fischer, the Bulls’ best offer has been a four-year deal worth around $80 million, while Giddey is holding out for something closer to $30 million per season. That $10 million gap has left the two sides stuck.

Other qualifying offers

Philadelphia’s Quentin Grimes and Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas face the same Oct. 1 deadline on their qualifying offers, Fischer noted.

Thomas, in particular, has been the subject of speculation as one player who might be willing to take the one-year deal and test unrestricted free agency in 2026.

Timberwolves and Hyland

Minnesota has two open spots and, according to Fischer, would like to bring back Bones Hyland. The guard split last season between Denver and Minnesota, and a return to the Timberwolves remains on the table.

Knicks keep eye on Beasley

The Knicks have three roster spots left and have been linked to Brogdon, Landry Shamet and even Ben Simmons. SNY’s Ian Begley has also cited New York as a possible landing spot for Malik Beasley.

Beasley, who finished last season with Detroit, was cleared Friday of involvement in a federal gambling investigation. The Pistons had planned to sign him to a three-year, $42 million deal before the probe surfaced.

Fischer notes that the Knicks maintained interest dating back to their first-round playoff series against Detroit and could revisit it now that Beasley is back on the market.