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Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, no team was better positioned to reshape its future than the Brooklyn Nets. They led the league in cap space. They had a war chest of draft picks, including a record-setting five first-rounders. They were unburdened by long-term salary anchors. They had the flexibility to make trades, take on […]

Arguably the biggest storyline of this offseason for the Golden State Warriors has been the future prospects of wing Jonathan Kuminga, who has long been a polarizing player in the Bay Area and whose trade market has dried up, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Still, recently, the Sacramento Kings have been tied to the former […]

The Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga saga continues with the young wing still an unsigned restricted free agent. But could the Sacramento Kings be a realistic landing spot? Just a few years removed from a magical season in which they ended the longest playoff drought in NBA history, the Kings are searching for answers as […]

After years of meandering in the NBA’s no-man’s land, never quite good enough to contend, never bad enough to rebuild fully, the Charlotte Hornets finally made assertive moves in the 2025 offseason. They addressed the glaring instability in their backcourt. They patched up the center rotation. They even added some veteran leadership. However, they missed […]

This offseason is shaping up to be an ever crucial one for the Golden State Warriors. Last season, they showed that they can still compete with the best, especially after acquiring Jimmy Butler. They went 23-9 since the trade deadline (23-7 with Butler) and pulled off an upset against the two-seeded Houston Rockets. The Warriors […]

With the NBA calendar flipping to August, there is still no clarity on where Jonathan Kuminga, who spent his first four seasons in the league with the Golden State Warriors, will be playing by the time the 2025-26 season begins. Kuminga remains one of the best free agents on the market, but his restricted free […]

As the stalemate between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors continues, the veteran forward posted a bold response amid the standoff on social media. Kuminga’s agent reportedly pitched an $82 million deal. However, both sides were unable to reach a deal. Now, heading into August, many wonder about the context behind Jonathan’s cryptic message […]

The Golden State Warriors have been stuck in a holding pattern this offseason due to Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency. What was thought to be an easy solution via the sign-and-trade market has become this offseason’s biggest question mark, as the Warriors and Kuminga are left with few avenues to move forward since contract negotiations […]

One of the biggest questions of the offseason for the Golden State Warriors centers around wing Jonathan Kuminga, who is a restricted free agent but has yet to sign a contract. There has been considerable debate over what Kuminga’s value truly is, and he has frequently found himself at odds with head coach Steve Kerr’s […]

The Jonathan Kuminga standstill has left the Golden State Warriors unable to make necessary roster changes this offseason. Although the Warriors have expressed interest in retaining the 22-year-old restricted free agent, ongoing problems regarding Kuminga’s resistance to returning and his demands on a potential new contract have left the two sides far apart in negotiations […]

At this point in the offseason, many teams have finalized their rosters for the 2025-26 NBA season. While the league as a whole is waiting to see what happens with the top restricted free agents like Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, several veteran free agents who could aid many NBA teams remain available. Entering August, […]

Another day, another opportunity to discuss Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors, the biggest headline that has yet to draw a conclusion this NBA offseason. At some point, Kuminga’s future will be clear. However, this holding pattern doesn’t appear to have an end in sight, especially with Kuminga’s sign-and-trade market stalling out. This offseason […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is still available in restricted NBA free agency. However, the young wing is nowhere near a new deal with Golden State. Instead, the Warriors have explored sign-and-trades with other Western conference teams. The Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns have made contact, but their packages are not good enough. According […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been criticized plenty for his handling of Jonathan Kuminga, but Kendrick Perkins thinks Kerr has a problem with most young players in general. Kerr, the second-longest tenured coach in the NBA, has won four championships with the Warriors. All of the titles came with the same core […]

This has been an interesting offseason. Although the trade deadline may have been more exciting when it comes to players switching teams and big moves being made, there have still been a handful of significant transactions in NBA free agency and on the trade block. For starters, Kevin Durant headlined this offseason’s biggest trade, as […]

Over three weeks have passed since the NBA free agency window opened, and there is still no word on when a resolution will come for the Golden State Warriors and restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. When the Dubs first drafted Kuminga, they did so because the young wing had the potential to be the next […]

In a year where restricted free agents have struggled to find paydays, Jonathan Kuminga remains unsigned. He told reporters that he is not in a rush to sign a new deal with the Golden State Warriors. Jimmy Butler’s arrival at the trade deadline changed Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s rotations, hurting Kuminga in the process. […]

Entering the 2025 offseason, Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga was a name to watch. Almost a month into his restricted free agency, Kuminga has yet to make a move. He told ESPN’s Shams Charania that he is not worried that a deal has not been done. The Warriors’ offer has not satisfied him amid […]

Jonathan Kuminga has been the mystery of the NBA offseason. After spending the first four seasons of his career with the Golden State Warriors, a tenure marked by road bumps and struggles to remain in Steve Kerr’s rotation, it seemed likely that Kuminga would be involved in a sign-and-trade this summer. However, over three weeks […]

The Sacramento Kings are not expected to pursue forward Jonathan Kuminga or guard Ben Simmons this offseason, according to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140. The longtime Kings insider addressed both players during a recent livestream, dismissing recent speculation about potential interest. Dave first addressed Simmons, calling the rumors “hilarious” and downplaying any chance of […]

Patience is the name of the game for the Golden State Warriors this offseason. The team continues to stall its free agency because of the uncertainty surrounding forward Jonathan Kuminga. The two sides are nowhere near completing a deal, according to ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel. “The Dubs’ main problem is that there simply isn’t a […]

The Chicago Bulls have an important decision to make, and the sooner the better. Josh Giddey is one of the biggest questions marks on the team right now, and he is currently in talks about a new contract with the Bulls. Giddey is a restricted free agent, and he is reportedly seeking a contract in […]

Amid Golden State Warriors free agent Jonathan Kuminga’s reportedly steep asking price, his potential new deal to stay with the Warriors could drag out to August, according to a new report. While most NBA teams are making their final moves of the offseason, Kuminga and the Warriors can’t come to terms on a new deal […]

It was always a given that Bradley Beal would sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. All intel across the NBA at Summer League in Las Vegas indicated that this deal would be finalized before the Phoenix Suns even agreed to their buyout with Beal, and sure enough, that is what happened. However, Beal wasn’t the […]

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, the Brooklyn Nets stood alone atop the league’s cap space leaderboard. That granted them unmatched flexibility to shape their future. With the ability to sign unrestricted free agents, offer sheets to restricted ones, facilitate complex multi-team trades, and absorb unwanted contracts, Brooklyn’s front office held all the cards. They […]

The Phoenix Suns have been making some big changes this offseason, and it’s obvious that they’re going in a different direction than they were in the past few years. Everything still revolves around Devin Booker, as his recent extension shows, but the team around him won’t look the same. In an attempt to get younger […]

Two weeks into 2025 NBA free agency, former Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga remains without his next team. As one of the biggest names still available, Kuminga’s situation is unique in the fact that he is receiving a lot of mainstream media attention without any significant traction in the open market. A return to […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has spent much of the offseason at the center of swirling trade speculation. And now, NBA insider Jake Fischer has revealed that Kuminga and his camp were hopeful for a sign-and-trade scenario with the Chicago Bulls. That interest wasn’t one-sided. While the Sacramento Kings had shown the most external […]

It has been an extremely quiet offseason for the Golden State Warriors, but one former NBA All-star has predicted that they could make real noise if they retain one of their young wings. Baron Davis recently spoke about the Warriors’ summer on Podcast P with Paul George, and highlighted the importance of Jonathan Kuminga’s situation. […]

The Golden State Warriors are facing some uncertainty this offseason regarding forward Jonathan Kuminga’s future. While at the Summer League in Las Vegas, shooting guard Buddy Hield took a moment to discuss Kuminga’s status as a restricted free agent during an interview, showing strong support for his teammate even amidst the ongoing contract talks. Hield […]

LAS VEGAS — There is a different vibe surrounding NBA Summer League this year. Unlike in previous seasons, where free agency and the trade season dragged well into the summer’s showcase in Sin City, many teams around the league have already completed their offseason homework. Of course, there are still major questions left on the […]

Despite having just nine players currently under contract for the 2025-2026 season, the Golden State Warriors have yet to make a move in free agency. While they have their eyes on a handful of moves, general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. does not want to make them until they make an official decision on Jonathan Kuminga, […]

The Golden State Warriors have had a relatively quiet offseason thus far, mostly opting to run back the same roster that exited in the second round this past season. One big decision the Warriors have yet to make is what to do about Jonathan Kuminga, who remains unsigned and is a polarizing player both for […]

At first, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Al Horford would be signing with the Golden State Warriors. However, as NBA free agency progresses, Horford remains unsigned. This has left Golden State fans concerned about whether the reports of Horford considering retirement over continuing his career were true. However, according to Bay Area radio […]

Things may very well get worse for the Brooklyn Nets before they get better. The 2024-25 season was not yet rock bottom for the Nets. That was a roster that still had quality players such as Cam Johnson and even D’Angelo Russell did some damage for them towards the end of the season. Cam Thomas […]

The Utah Jazz have been stuck in neutral over the past three seasons, and considering how stacked the Western Conference is, there is no way anyone can look at their roster and think that they’re ready to challenge for a playoff spot anytime soon. This is especially the case in the aftermath of the trade […]

The NBA free agency market has stalled since the window to negotiate new contracts first opened in the evening on June 30. Overall, this has been an underwhelming offseason for change, yet the league is still awaiting decisions to be made in two key areas: Restricted free agents and veteran players who are still mulling […]

The first wave of NBA free agency has come and gone. While the majority of big-money moves have already been made, there are still a lot of talented players left on the open market. In fact, rarely is so much talent available this deep into free agency. That is because the Brooklyn Nets came into […]

Draymond Green is not one to shy away from voicing what’s on his mind. That was on full display again on Monday, when the Golden State Warriors forward went on a spirited rant on social media about his observations of the NBA landscape amid the free agency that is set against the background of the […]