Golden State Warriors' two-year contract offer to Jonathan Kuminga was "fair" according to an NBA insider
Warriors' $45 Million Extension Offer to Jonathan Kuminga Was 'Fair': Insider originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Golden State Warriors are still in the middle of a contract negotiation with free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga turned down the Warriors' offer of a two-year, $45 million contract extension. However, an NBA insider believes that it was a fair deal.
There’s been no update between the Golden State Warriors and free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga. The 22-year-old reportedly wants a fresh start with another team, but the Warriors are seeking compensation if they’re to move him this summer.
According to earlier reports, the youngster wants a new deal that would give him $30 million annually. But the best offer the Warriors have given him was a two-year, $45 million extension, which he rejected, according to ESPN's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater.
The Warriors' Recent Offer Was "Fair," According to ESPN's Bobby Marks
The recent contract offer from Golden State went nowhere after Kuminga declined it.
“Shams and Anthony Slater have reported two (years) for $45 million, which is a fair deal when you look at it with a team option in the second year,” Marks said.
Marks noted that trading Kuminga for a $22 million deal would be more beneficial for the Warriors than losing him at $8 million, as it would give them leverage to pursue a bigger star via trade, because of the NBA trade rules.
“Trading Jonathan Kuminga at a $22 million salary is a lot easier than trading Jonathan Kuminga at an $8 million salary if you’re ready to go hunting for a big name.”
Marks also said that Immanuel Quickley's five-year, $175 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors has ruined the market for Kuminga. The Raptors' guard will earn $32.5 million next season, which leads the insider to believe that the Warriors' forward wants to earn a similar amount.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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