Kuminga’s restricted free agency has heated up as the Warriors push a three-year, 75.2 million offer with a third-year team option. Kuminga’s camp wants a player option instead, signaling a willingness to commit if the structure shifts. Golden State eyes veteran reinforcements—Horford, Melton, and Payton II—while chasing a title with Curry and Green, and anticipating camp on the horizon.

Performance highlights from Kuminga include a 34-point stretch and a late-season return from an ankle injury that impacted his role. The Warriors’ front office remains vocal about keeping the core intact and layering in depth as training camp approaches on Sept. 29 and the preseason starts Oct. 4.

Kuminga's restricted free agency with the Warriors remains unresolved as talks extend into September. Golden State has floated a three-year, 75.2 million contract with a team option in year three, while Kuminga pursues potential control via a team option or a one-year qualifying offer.

Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green reached out to Kuminga, offering mentorship and signaling how veteran influence could shape his decision. Golden State is also linked to veteran targets like Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton, Seth Curry and Gary Payton II as it waits to finalize Kuminga before expanding the roster. Training camp begins Sept 29 with a Oct 5 preseason vs. the Lakers.

Cedi Osman could be Golden State’s next big swing, with Jonathan Kuminga’s status still uncertain. Osman, 30, started for Cleveland and posted 10+ PPG across four seasons, then flashed EuroBasket shooting around 50% from three and sharp cuts with Alperen Şengün. LeBron James once mentored Osman during a Cavaliers run that showed his veteran poise. If Osman lands in Golden State, his floor spacers and off-ball movement could unlock Curry and Thompson in a retooled playoff-ready rotation.

Osman’s current Spurs stint has been limited, but his national-team form hints at upside in a new system. The Warriors’ roster gaps—with Kuminga in limbo and veteran options like Horford and Melton reportedly waiting—make Osman a low-risk, high-reward candidate. The narrative weaves LeBron’s mentorship with Osman’s EuroBasket resurgence, framing a potential malignant fit for GS’s spacing, defense, and depth.

Kuminga's holdout keeps the Warriors anchored to a cap-crossroad as training camp looms. He faces two paths: a one-year, $7.9M qualifying offer to hit free agency sooner, or a two-year, $45M deal that meaningfully raises this season's pay but boosts trade risk. Golden State has not pursued sign-and-trade with Sacramento or Phoenix, narrowing options. Until resolved, cap space blocks other moves, delaying veterans like Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton and shaping this season's rotation and long-term plan.