have under the second apron of the luxury tax. A landing with Horford under the taxpayer midlevel hinges on that outcome, and the rest of the roster would hinge on those cap decisions. Training camp approaches at the end of September, and the holding pattern should break soon, reshaping both the rotation and fantasy upside for Warriors players.

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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.

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The Golden State Warriors are in a precarious position as they navigate the offseason, primarily affected by the Jonathan Kuminga situation. Until they reach an agreement regarding Kuminga, the Warriors are hampered in pursuing their desired free agents. Reports indicate the team is likely to finalize verbal agreements with Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton, and Gary Payton II, all pivotal additions that hinge on resolving the Kuminga matter to ensure their spending flexibility.

Horford stands out as a significant prospect for the Warriors, supplanting Kevon Looney, who has departed to the New

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