Warriors’ Kuminga Back: Kerr Says ‘He’s Not The Kind of Guy’

Warriors’ Kuminga Back: Kerr Says ‘He’s Not The Kind of Guy’

The Golden State Warriors finally have clarity after weeks of offseason drama: Jonathan Kuminga is back. The 22-year-old forward agreed to a two-year, $48.5 million deal with a team option, per ESPN’s Shams Charania, and a 15% trade kicker, ending the contract standoff that hovered over the start of training camp.But the bigger question remains: will Kuminga stay past Jan. 15, when he becomes trade-eligible? And how will the forward adjust to li…

Kings, Monk, Warriors, Kuminga, Suns Trade and Contract Updates

Malik Monk of the Kings reflected on his role in trade talks that nearly sent him to the Warriors for Jonathan Kuminga, ultimately staying in Sacramento due to Monk's contract terms. He expressed appreciation for the support he's received and his focus on the Kings. Meanwhile, Kuminga secured a two-year contract with Golden State, making him trade-eligible in January, while Coach Steve Kerr remains optimistic about Kuminga's professionalism amid…

Warriors' Steve Kerr: Not concerned about Jonathan Kuminga becoming distraction

Getty Warriors coach Steve Kerr isn’t worried that Jonathan Kuminga’s new contract situation will cause any issues in the locker room. Kuminga signed a two-year deal with a team option that keeps him trade-eligible in mid-January, which means speculation about his future will likely continue. But Kerr said that he spoke with Kuminga “quite a bit” over the summer and doesn’t anticipate any problems. “I’ve known JK for four years now,” Kerr said, …