New Report On Failed Jonathan Kuminga, Bulls Trade

Jonathan Kuminga's free agency market has extended weeks past the opening of the period, with multiple teams raising questions and concerns about the young Warriors forward.

Kuminga is a restricted free agent, which means that any team that makes an offer sheet for him, the Golden State Warriors can match it and immediately keep him with no negotiation needed. While that is beneficial for the Warriors, other teams may be hesitant to offer such a large contract to a player like Kuminga, who has not yet proven to be a consistently good NBA player.

Based on word at Summer League, it seems like Jonathan Kuminga’s situation will continue to drag on, possibly into August.

The two sides have remained far apart in negotiations, including this week at Summer League.

Rival teams believe Kuminga doesn’t want to return.
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) July 17, 2025

Kuminga has flashes of being an exceptional talent, and with his physical attributes, he is a polarizing prospect. However, according to a new report by Jake Fischer of The People's Insider, the money he is commanding could be a turn-off.

"His agent Aaron Turner has held numerous discussions with Warriors officials in Las Vegas, league sources tellThe Stein Line, with the hope of securing a contract — even a short-term contract — that pays at least $25 million in average annual salary … whether that's to stay with the Warriors or switch teams via sign-and-trade."

"Sources say that the Warriors have expressed reluctance to go that high in price over a long-term agreement while also seeking some level of first-round draft compensation in any theoretical trade that ships Kuminga elsewhere," Fischer wrote.

kuminga bulls — Mar 7, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) scores against Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) during the first half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

While the contract is one thing, a preferred destination for Kuminga is another.

Jake Fischer also reported that, "The 22-year-old's camp had also been hopeful, sources say, about a potential sign-and-trade with Chicago, but the Bulls have their own ongoing restricted free agency dance to navigate with Giddey. The sides, sources say, remain far apart, with the Australian point guard long known to be seeking a deal that pays in the $30 million range annually."

Bulls have tried to acquire Jonathan Kuminga via sign-and-trade per @JakeLFischer

Kuminga’s representation actually pushed for a trade to Chicago.

Warriors did like Lonzo Ball, so when he got traded to the Cavs, it now has made a deal with Chicago more difficult.
— nbatradecenter (@nbatradecenter1) July 18, 2025

Lonzo Ball would be a perfect salary match and fit with the Warriors if he were still with the Chicago Bulls. Still, now that he has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, that opportunity has passed.

The Bulls could, however, put together a trade package that includes Ayo Dosunmu, Julian Phillips, and a 2027 first-round pick (top-10 protected) to the Warriors for Kuminga, who would sign a four-year, ~ $100 million contract.

Here is why I don’t want Kuminga on the Bulls.

Bulls 3P Stats:
15.4 3PM (3rd in the NBA)
42.0 3PA (3rd in the NBA)
36.7 3P% (13th in the NBA)

The shot chart below is Kuminga’s from last season. Does this kind of player (with All Star aspirations) help or hurt the team? pic.twitter.com/vmKATXMYL7
— Alejandro D. (@LocalBullsFan) June 30, 2025

Trades are complicated in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, but the Bulls and Warriors seem to have mutual interest regarding Kuminga.

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