KUMINGA DECLARATES WAR ON WARRIORS: ‘I will NEVER come back!’ – Demands 1.5 times salary, threatens to go to Lakers to cause an earthquake!

Warriors’ Kuminga at Contract Impasse: Young Star Demands Max Extension, Threatens to Explore Options  

Key Developments  

1. Contract Stalemate  

  – Warriors’ latest offer: 4 years, $80 million (team-friendly structure)  

  – Kuminga’s camp counter: 5 years, $150 million (full max)  

  – Impasse stems from valuation gap regarding his projected ceiling  

2. Playing Time Grievances  

  – Averaged just 22.7 MPG in playoffs despite 18.3 PER  

  – Frustrated by inconsistent role behind aging core  

3. Looming Threat  

  – Agent Rich Paul (Klutch Sports) has reportedly contacted rival teams  

  – Lakers, Pistons, and Spurs monitoring situation  

Front Office Calculus  

Warriors’ Dilemma:  

– Already $40M over luxury tax threshold  

– Must weigh future payroll against:  

 – Steph Curry’s closing window  

 – Draymond Green/Chris Paul’s age  

 – Brandin Podziemski/Trayce Jackson-Davis development  

Kuminga’s Leverage:  

– Would command $20M+ annually as RFA in 2025  

– Athletic archetype NBA teams covet  

– Showed two-way potential (62% at rim, 1.2 SPG)  

League Reactions  

“This is classic Klutch strategy—they know Golden State’s financial handcuffs. If they don’t pay him, someone will.”  

— Western Conference Executive  

“Kuminga’s worth more than they’re offering but less than he wants. The compromise is probably $25M/year.”  

— NBA Salary Cap Expert  

Potential Outcomes  

1. Sign-and-Trade This Summer  

  – Warriors could extract assets rather than lose him for nothing  

  – Lakers (D’Angelo Russell) and Pistons (future picks) logical partners  

2. Play Out 2024-25 Season  

  – Riskier path with restricted free agency looming  

  – Could sour locker room dynamics  

3. Last-Minute Compromise  

  – Likely landing spot: 5 years, $125M with incentives  

What’s Next?  

All eyes will be on Warriors training camp in September, where this standoff could either:  

– Spark a Draymond Green-like early extension  

– Force a franchise-altering trade  

– Become the NBA’s next prolonged contract saga  

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