Golden State stands firm on Kuminga’s second-year option in a two-year, $45 million offer, while Kuminga prefers a player option. The Warriors would consider a sign-and-trade if the right assets come back, with Sacramento and Phoenix among the potential destinations. Golden State values Buddy Hield and Moses Moody for spacing and is reluctant to part with either in any Kuminga deal. Kuminga posted 15.3 points per game in limited appearances last season, flashing athleticism but battling consistency on both ends, keeping him squarely in the Warriors’ win-now calculus.

Meanwhile, fresh league chatter ties the Warriors to Josh Giddey as a restricted free agent interest, underscoring Golden State’s appetite for young playmaking. The note also flags Trae Young’s Atlanta future and keeps a close eye on how Kuminga’s situation could ripple through the West, with the Kings and Suns actively in the Kuminga mix. All told, Golden State is weighing a delicate balance between keeping their young core intact and pursuing immediate upside through a strategic, asset-light path to upgrades.