Warriors Plus Minus: A show about the Golden State Warriors How Kuminga is Winning the Offseason
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Sep 17, 2025 Danny Emerman, a San Francisco Standard reporter and co-host, dives into the intriguing contract negotiations between the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga. They discuss Kuminga's rising market value and what a potential resolution could look like. Emerman highlights how Kuminga is the Warriors' last tradable asset and the league's growing interest in him. The conversation also touches on the team's roster needs, including frontcourt shooting, and the impact of new veteran additions on the Warriors' strategy.
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Owner Intervention Moved The Needle
- Joe Lacob's direct involvement changed negotiation dynamics and pushed the Warriors' offer substantially higher.
- Kuminga's camp used the QO leverage smartly to extract a two-plus-one with more guaranteed money.
Control Outweighs Pure Money For Kuminga
- Kuminga values control and playing opportunity over short-term maxing of dollars.
- His camp prioritized a contract that preserves career control and trade marketability.
Avoiding The QO Is Central Strategy
- Both sides clearly want to avoid the qualifying offer because it makes Kuminga nearly untradeable.
- The Warriors increased guarantees to prevent losing his value for nothing.