"The forward has signed a two-year $48.5 million deal with the team that drafted him, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The second year of the contract is reported to be a team option, and Kuminga remains a trade candidate. The deal clears the way for the Warriors to also sign unrestricted free agents Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton, who have long been linked to the team but been unable to sign a contract until Kuminga's salary was determined."
"The Warriors tendered a $7.9 million qualifying offer to Kuminga on June 29, officially marking his entry into the restricted free agent market. He had until Wednesday to accept the QO, which would have rendered him an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. During a recent appearance on an ESPN podcast, Kuminga's agent Aaron Turner said that his client desired a player option, something Kuminga ultimately gave up."
"In four seasons since being the No. 7 pick in the 2021 draft, Kuminga averaged 12.5 points and grabbed 4.6 rebounds in 258 games played. While he was often a part of the rotation, Kuminga started in just 74 of his 211 games played during his first three years, with his minutes fluctuating. A featured role is something Kuminga has been vocal about since the season ended. He told The Athletic that he sees himself as a future All-Star."
Jonathan Kuminga reached agreement on a two-year, $48.5 million contract with the Golden State Warriors, with the second year reportedly a team option and trade candidacy still possible. The completed deal enables the Warriors to pursue unrestricted free agents Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton. The team had tendered a $7.9 million qualifying offer on June 29, making Kuminga a restricted free agent; he had until Wednesday to accept an offer that would have made him unrestricted at season's end. Kuminga gave up a desired player option. Over four seasons he averaged 12.5 points and 4.6 rebounds and has sought a featured role, posting a strong start before suffering a severe right ankle injury.
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