Kuminga's restricted free agency with the Warriors remains unresolved as talks extend into September. Golden State has floated a three-year, 75.2 million contract with a team option in year three, while Kuminga pursues potential control via a team option or a one-year qualifying offer.

Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green reached out to Kuminga, offering mentorship and signaling how veteran influence could shape his decision. Golden State is also linked to veteran targets like Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton, Seth Curry and Gary Payton II as it waits to finalize Kuminga before expanding the roster. Training camp begins Sept 29 with a Oct 5 preseason vs. the Lakers.

Warriors signal a veteran push after resolving Jonathan Kuminga's status, aiming to bring Gary Payton II back to the Bay and complement a core built around Kerr's defense.

Linked names abound—Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton and Seth Curry among them—while Payton II's efficiency (6.5 PPG on 57.4% FG in 62 games) underscores his fit as a guard/defender duo with Draymond Green. Kuminga's fate will largely dictate how aggressively Golden State pursues the mid-slots.

With Green anchoring the defense and Kuminga developing, the Warriors appear to weigh cap space against depth, prioritizing a plan that preserves their long-term window while shoring up the bench for a West run.

Dallas is poised to extend P.J. Washington with a four-year, just-under-$90 million pact, per Marc Stein, as Cooper Flagg arrives as the No.1 pick. Washington’s expiring deal sits around $14.15 million, a pivot point for Dallas’ frontcourt plan as Flagg joins the rotation.

Washington has been a dependable 13.7 PPG, 7.2 RPG contributor when healthy. If inked, Dallas would control him through age 30, anchoring a growing frontline with Lively II and Flagg and keeping fantasy floor solid while upside depends on minutes and health.

Flagg’s presence could shift Washington’s ceiling, but the extension signals patience and a potent core in a crowded big-man league.

Stephen Curry kicked off the Curry Brand China Tour in Chongqing with a drone show, a Curry Camp, and Curry Con, drawing thousands of fans and city officials. The three-day slate (Aug. 18-20, 2025) is part of Curry Brand’s World Tour that blends product showcases with basketball culture across the US and Asia, expanding Curry’s global footprint while giving fans a taste of his Bay Area roots. The events are brand-building rather than game action, reinforcing Curry’s status as a global ambassador and deepening Warriors’ brand reach.

Curry shared excitement on social media, noting Yangtze River vibes mirror the Bay Area and praising the fans’ energy. Joined by Seth Curry and Azzi Fudd, the tour emphasizes exhibitions and product drops over competitive play, underscoring continued brand-building as Curry remains in prime years. For fantasy managers, the overseas schedule hints at subtle rest considerations early in the season as Curry balances competition prep with global marketing duties.

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.