Summary
The Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga have agreed on a new contract. Kuminga signed a two-year deal worth $48.5 million to stay with the Warriors. This agreement ended a summer-long standoff before the deadline for a qualifying offer.
Key Facts
- Jonathan Kuminga signed a two-year, $48.5 million contract with the Golden State Warriors.
- The deal was made just before the qualifying offer deadline on October 1.
- A qualifying offer is an option NBA players have as restricted free agents to continue negotiations or sign with another team.
- Kuminga chose a two-year contract over a three-year one to have more control over his career.
- The new contract gives Kuminga $15 million more than his qualifying offer of $7.9 million for this season.
- Kuminga was the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
- In his career, Kuminga averages 12.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
- The Warriors’ season opener is on October 21 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
