Golden State’s summer hinges on Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency. With Kuminga’s decision still pending, the Warriors have slowed their pursuit of veteran help as Kerr and the front office weigh paths like sign-and-trade, a fresh extension, or accepting a $7.9M qualifying offer. That standoff leaves an otherwise thin roster room to fill and keeps both cap planning and development timelines in flux.

In NBA Today chatter, Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton, Seth Curry, and Gary Payton II were floated as viable fits, with Will Richard noted as a developmental piece. If Kuminga’s status resolves quickly, Golden State could pivot to stabilize the rotation with Horford at center, Melton and Curry providing two-way guard/wing depth, and GP2 delivering energy and defense. Richard could earn a camp invite or a late roster spot as a long-term project.

The saga shapes the Warriors’ approach to balance youth with veteran know-how, aiming to stay competitive while preserving flexibility for future iterations of the title-contending core.