After a season full of ups and downs, the Golden State Warriors might reportedly trade Jonathan Kuminga in a sign-and-trade deal. The 22-year-old forward is a restricted free agent after his best stretch as a pro. The Warriors face a difficult decision to choose whether to keep him long term or trade him while his value is high.
Jonanath Kuminga scored 15.3 points in 47 regular-season games and played even better in the playoffs with an average of 24.3 points in the last four games against the Minnesota Timberwolves. His strong playoff performance showcased his athleticism and potential presence, making him a high draft pick in 2021. However, his future with the team is uncertain due to doubts about how he fits, injuries, and inconsistent playing time under Coach Steve Kerr.
Jonathan Kuminga’s Uncertainty With The Golden State Warriors
Even with injuries and rotation changes like Jimmy Butler’s joining, Kumiga still proved that he could play at a high level. He became the youngest warrior player to score over 20 points in three straight playoff games coming off the bench. However, the Warriors didn’t offer him a contract extension last year, and now he’ll cost even more.
“I don’t know how those things go,” Kuminga said. “I’ll learn more going through the summer. It don’t really matter. I’m going to let my agent handle things like that. I’ll just listen to what he’ll tell me.” He further added.
Draymond Green expressed about Kuminga, saying, “His future is bright, whether it’s here or whether it’s somewhere else. “That type of talent usually figures it out. I think he’ll figure it out.”Kuminga said he talked to coach Kerr after their last game and knows he improved in areas like grabbing rebounds.
Stephen Curry praised Kuminga’s development and poise, calling his late playoff surge “not easy to do “. The Warriors could still match any offer he gets from another team, but they might trade him while his value is high. Whether he stays with the Warriors or not, what happens with Kuminga will be a defining storyline in this offseason.