US EditionWarriors Prepare for Jonathan Kuminga's Arrival After Summer Contract Stalemate
Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $48.5 million contract with the Warriors after months of negotiation while WNBA players criticized commissioner Cathy Engelbert over officiating and pay.
- Earlier this week, Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors agreed to a two-year, $48.5M deal, ending the offseason standoff.
- Negotiation details show the qualifying-offer and trade-bonus mechanics boosted Golden State Warriors' initial offer by $1.7M, with a trade bonus adding $1.3M-$1.7M to reach $48.5M.
- Kuminga was expected in the Bay Area on Wednesday to complete a physical and likely practice on Thursday, while Steve Kerr said he plans an immediate conversation and is happy for Jonathan.
- The signing triggers a hard cap that limits Golden State Warriors' spending to $207.8M this season, and Mike Dunleavy said the roster remains intact with no plans to move Kuminga.
- On Tuesday, Napheesa Collier publicly criticized WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert during her exit interview, gaining support from Angel Reese and Lexie Hull while Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve faced a $15,000 fine.
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East Bay Times
Kerr, Dunleavy give Warriors’ perspective on Kuminga negotiations
SAN FRANCISCO — The contract is signed. The saga is far from over. Jonathan Kuminga will walk into the Warriors’ facility sometime later this week a much richer man than the last time he set foot on the property. The soon-to-be 23-year-old put pen to paper on a two-year, $46.5 million deal earlier this week, putting an end to the biggest drama of the offseason — and opening the door to the next one. How, exactly, will Kuminga fit in on a team he…
The Toronto Star
My Mother LodeWarriors prepare for Jonathan Kuminga’s arrival after summer contract stalemate
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As soon as Jonathan Kuminga shows up to rejoin the Golden State Warriors, coach Steve Kerr plans an immediate conversation with the dynamic forward to make sure they are on the same page as the season…
The Daily News
Warriors prepare for Jonathan Kuminga's arrival after summer contract stalemate
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As soon as Jonathan Kuminga shows up to rejoin the Golden State Warriors, coach Steve Kerr plans an immediate conversation with the dynamic forward to make sure they are on the same page as the season…
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