Report: Kuminga seeks five-year max contract with Warriors originally appeared in NBC Sports Bay Area
The Warriors newly cultivated financial flexibility can be crucial as one of the Golden State’s young stars seeks a big payday.
Fourth-year forward Jonathan Kuminga is seeking a five-year, $224 million max contract with the Warriors. Yahoo Sports Jake Fischer reported on the “No Cap Room” podcast. (kingdom h/t)
After being selected 7th overall by Golden State in the 2021 NBA DraftKumings reportedly intends to join Detroit’s Cade Cunningham, Cleveland’s Evan Mobley, Toronto’s Scottie Barnes and Orlando’s Franz Wagner, who all received maximum extensions after being drawn in the same lottery three years ago.
Kuminga averaged career highs in points (16.1), rebounds (4.8), assists (2.2) and minutes (26.3) per game during the 2023-24 season, becoming an important cog in the Warriors’ starting lineup to close out the campaign.
The 21-year-old forward is entering his final four-year season, earning $24.9 million rookie scale contract he signed after being drafted and is eligible to reach restricted free agency after the 2024-25 NBA season.
How Golden State aims to remain competitive while building a bridge to the futureKuminga is arguably the most important piece of the puzzle as the Warriors try to maximize the present without compromising the long term.
After Klay Thompson’s departureKuminga has a significant opportunity to fill the massive scoring gap behind Steph Curry, potentially increasing his value to the point where Golden State feels comfortable offering the max contract he is reportedly seeking.
