What Happens if Jonathan Kuminga Declines the Qualifying Offer?
Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga weighs a $7.9 million qualifying offer with a no-trade clause as the Warriors seek to avoid losing him for nothing next summer.
- On Monday, Jonathan Kuminga did not attend the Warriors' media day at Chase Center, reinforcing that his contract stalemate will likely reach Wednesday's deadline despite team support.
- Kuminga remains unsigned after offseason talks, rejecting Golden State Warriors' multi-year offers up to $75.2 million while seeking player-option security over team options.
- Curry, Butler and Draymond Green spoke about Kuminga, backing him as he averaged 15.3 points last season but saw reduced minutes after an ankle injury.
- The Warriors proceeded with roster moves, signing Al Horford, committing to Gary Payton II and De'Anthony Melton, and adding Ja'vier Francis on an Exhibit 10 deal as they seek clarity on Kuminga soon.
- NBA deadlines limit extensions and set the timetable: Kuminga must accept the qualifying offer by Wednesday, October 1, 11:59 p.m. ET, with limited extensions until March 1, as players want him back for the Oct. 21 season opener.
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What happens if Jonathan Kuminga declines the qualifying offer?
SAN FRANCISCO – Jonathan Kuminga’s time in contract limbo appears destined to go down to the Wednesday night wire. The restricted free agent who averaged 15.3 points per game last season has until 9 p.m. PT on Wednesday — the second day of Warriors training camp to accept the $7.9 million qualifying offer. If he accepts the offer, then he will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. ESPN has reported that the Warriors, who…

Warriors’ stars downplay Kuminga contract situation at media day
SAN FRANCISCO – Steph Curry, dressed in his iconic No. 30 jersey, fielded questions about a teammate who was conspicuously absent from the Warriors’ media day festivities at Chase Center on Monday. Jonathan Kuminga, the former No. 7 selection in the 2021 NBA Draft, remains in limbo, a restricted free agent who has yet to sign the $7.9 million qualifying offer tendered to him in June. Kuminga has until 8:59 p.m. PT on Wednesday, the day after tra…
Warriors Media Day: Three Big Absences, Veterans Show Support
SAN FRANCISCO — Despite the slow ramp to training camp, Warriors media day made headlines for who wasn’t there. Jonathan Kuminga never arrived. Neither did head coach Steve Kerr or general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. Those three absences set the tone for an unusual afternoon in San Francisco. Warriors Media Day: Three Big Absences, Veterans Show Support For Kuminga Kuminga’s Contract Cloud May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State…
As Jonathan Kuminga goes through a tense period around his contract with Golden State, Stephen Curry wanted to remind the press conference manager Tuesday: business and professionalism must go hand in hand.
Draymond Green issues 'it will never be the same' warning to Jonathan Kuminga over Warriors exit
As the Golden State Warriors get set for their upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, Jonathan Kuminga’s contract situation remains. Jonathan Kuminga was not present at the Golden State Warriors media day as both sides continue to be at a contract stalemate. However, a contract decision will be coming soon because Kuminga has until October 1 to accept the Warriors’ $7.9 million qualifying offer for the 2025-26 season, which would make him an unrestricted …
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