The Golden State Warriors have formally tendered a $7.9 million qualifying supply for Jonathan Kuminga. The supply confirms Kuminga’s standing as a restricted free agent starting June 30.
As a restricted free agent, the Warriors may have the precise to match any supply sheet that Kuminga agrees to with one other workforce. They may even have the flexibility to execute a sign-and-trade as nicely.
Kuminga was the seventh decide within the 2021 NBA Draft however alternatives haven’t been simple to return by beneath head coach Steve Kerr. Kuminga lately mentioned that he needs a state of affairs the place he can discover and showcase what he can do with an expanded offensive position.
The 22 12 months outdated primarily got here off the bench this previous season, averaging 15.3 factors, 4.6 rebounds and a pair of.2 assists.
He teased a few of his potential in an expanded position within the playoffs. Given elevated alternative after Steph Curry bought injured, Kuminga averaged 20.8 factors on 54.3 p.c taking pictures together with 42.1 p.c taking pictures from three in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolves within the Western Convention Semifinals.
The workforce most definitely to pry him away is the Brooklyn Nets since they’ve vital cap room this summer time.
Warriors Following Mandatory Steps With Kuminga
On the finish of the day, whether or not Golden State sees a match with Kuminga or not, they should re-sign him.
Permitting the seventh decide within the draft to go away in free company with none sort of return could be poor roster administration. GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. will look to — on the very least — execute a sign-and-trade with some sort of return.
Nets GM Sean Marks has a historical past of signing restricted free brokers to huge supply sheets and pushing their earlier workforce to the restrict. What that restrict is with Golden State is what we now have to attend and see.
Free company begins June 30 at 6:00 p.m. EST.
