As there may be a mixed set of conversations ongoing within the Golden State Warriors’ front office, no timetable has been released by the organization or any sources on when the situation with Jonathan Kuminga will be resolved. He wants to be paid, like any other player, but with the focus on stars such as Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, Kuminga will be, at best, Golden State’s third option.
Furthermore, Kuminga believes he is the first option. To achieve his goals, which include a long-term, expensive contract and the opportunity to be the franchise player, more than half of the teams in the NBA are eliminated.
However, potentially interested teams may simply glance over his numbers and jump to the conclusion that his production in the 2024-25 regular season should not equate to a massive payday. His confidence is high, which is always an excellent quality, but 15.3 points and 4.6 rebounds, shooting 45.4% from the floor and 30.5% from distance, is undoubtedly not promotion-worthy, especially to the extent Kuminga desires.
The Sacramento Kings have been in discussions and could be open to making a deal with the Warriors. Yet, with so much time passing and halts on the decision of Al Horford, the interest within the Kings’ front office must be only to a degree, as an official announcement fulfilling Kuminga’s wishes is still in the drafts.
Nonetheless, had John Collins not been acquired, the LA Clippers would have needed an athletic forward, but their stance is crystal clear with the Wake Forest product in the starting lineup.
The LA Clippers have zero percent interest in navigating a way to land Jonathan Kuminga
The LA Clippers’ front office could have possibly acquired Jonathan Kuminga a year ago, when Paul George was rumored to end up with the Golden State Warriors. But those talks fell out, and a year later, after the former lottery pick shot below average in 47 games last season, the Clippers were more fond of the idea of landing John Collins.
The interest was likely minimal without Collins; now with him, the front office would be quick to shut down any conversation that would require giving up a key player or asset to land Kuminga.
Even if he somehow ended up with the Clippers, Kuminga would be the fifth scoring option behind James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, and Bradley Beal, something he may be against taking part in.