By Mathieu S. | NBA Editor
The Warriors have a complicated file with Jonathan Kuminga, who has been on the bench for a few games. Should we retain the interior at all costs? The front office in any case refused his requests during the offseason.
While the Warriors string of victories, the franchise was full of confidence this Saturday evening by dominating the Rockets, with a score of 127-121. Buddy Hield continues to be hot, while Jonathan Kuminga, whether he is starting or on the bench, has put together some great performances. But his case raises questions for the future.
Despite his good games initially, Kerr recently decided to bench him. Enough to annoy some supporters NBAespecially when we know that JK did not reach an agreement with the Dubs for a contract extension during the summer. There were discussions to find common ground, but the offer was not the right one.
A departure in sight for the Warriors?
We know more about the summer negotiations, and the cause behind this failure. Unsurprisingly, it is the amount of salary that is the problem, with Golden State believing that Kuminga has a lot to prove on an NBA floor. A difference of a few million in the end, but enough to derail a deal.
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@GSWBallReport : “According to Anthony Slater, Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors had a gap of around 5 million during negotiations for his contract extension. Kuminga wanted something like 35 million, while the Warriors decided to offer 30 million. »
The Warriors know they will be able to match offers in the summer of 2025, meaning the franchise will have the final say either way. And that remains the most important.
But for the supporters, not sure that the player deserves so much money. Some accuse him of being too greedy, to the point of hoping for a trade very soon for the number “00”. We doubt that the Dubs will go in this direction at the moment given his performances.
@roodmurat : “Everyone is really into this player, can you tell me what I’m missing? I feel like I’m missing something about him. »
@YamamiStudio : “Don’t act like a Dennis Schroder, JK”
@StephLegacy4L : “This guy thinks he’s Giannis Antetokounmpo or something. He must quickly return to reality. »
@strapsonem : “Even 30 is already too many”
Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors did not reach an agreement this summer, to the point of calling this partnership into question? What is certain is that the player’s future remains in great danger in California.
