Jonathan Kuminga's Agent Denies Report About Warriors Offer

Jonathan Kuminga's agent got honest about a reported contract offer from the Golden State Warriors

May 16, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (center left) talks with owner Joe Lacob (center right) during the second quarter of the game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Los Angeles Sparks at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The NBA has been harsh to restricted free agents this offseason, with guys like Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey, and Cam Thomas all still sitting on the market without a new deal.

The Golden State Warriors have especially been put in an interesting spot with Kuminga, as the 22-year-old forward is reportedly seeking a deal around $30 million per year, but would prefer to get that contract with a new team.

Kuminga’s camp want a big deal in the $30M+ range and don’t want to be back with Warriors.

Golden State wants a small deal in $20M range where they can flip him because there’s no market.

Dubs still holding out that a S&T with Bulls can happen. Ayo Dosunmu is a good player. https://t.co/YTpZxhIqKw

— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) July 19, 2025

ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel reported that the Warriors offered Kuminga his desired contract of around $30 million per year before the 2024-25 season, but the standout forward turned it down, and that offer is now off the table.

"On the flip side, Golden State had already offered Kuminga a deal in the $30 million AAV range before the 2024-25 season and made it clear that offer is no longer on the table. Instead, the Warriors want a smaller deal around $20 million per year," Siegel wrote.

May 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

However, Kuminga's agent, Aaron Turner of Verus Basketball took to X (formerly Twitter) to deny this report.

"NO one on our side was turning down 30M a year. Our camp is smarter than that. Narrative makes no sense, twisted up Slater’s words I think! #Fakenews," Turner posted.

NO one on our side was turning down 30M a year. Our camp is smarter than that. Narrative makes no sense, twisted up Slater’s words I think! #Fakenews

— Aaron Turner (@arockturner20) July 23, 2025

Kuminga averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game with the Warriors last season, but head coach Steve Kerr ended up benching him entirely heading into the postseason. It has seemed unlikely that the Warriors will bring him back, and they have shown minimal initiative to work through a deal with him.