Golden State Warriors fans have expressed sharp criticism of Jonathan Kuminga following the emergence of recent free agency rumors.
The 22-year-old forward remains without a deal, and supporters have voiced frustration over his future with the franchise.
The Warriors officially extended a $7.9 million qualifying offer to Kuminga, rendering him a restricted free agent this offseason.
While the team retains the ability to match any offer he signs elsewhere, negotiations have stalled.
According to one report, Kuminga‘s representatives proposed approximately a three-year, $82 million contract, while the Warriors countered with a two-year, $45 million deal that included a team option for year two and eliminated a notrade clause.
Kuminga declined the offer, showing no interest in rushing a decision.
Fans responded with dismay to the ongoing standoff. On social media, one supporter remarked:
“If kuminga [sic] is back this team will 100% be a play in team”
Others questioned the entire restricted free agency process, including:
“Is Kuminga‘s camp reaching out to teams or is it just teams reaching out to him…”
“Are they aware that they’re the only team that hasn’t made a trade or signing”.
Tension builds as rival teams step forward
External interest in Kuminga has bubbled to the surface.
Both the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings have reportedly submitted concrete signandtrade offers, each seeking to provide Kuminga a starting role and greater opportunity for touches than he might receive in Golden State.
Yet those proposals have not met Golden State‘s demands. The Suns‘ offer, reportedly valued around $90 million over four years, was rejected, and Sacramento‘s package, which may include Devin Carter, Dario Saric and multiple draft picks, also fell short of the Warriors‘ expectations.
ESPN reporter Shams Charania noted that Kuminga told him last Thursday that “he is in absolutely no rush on doing a deal with the Warriors right now… He’s not accepting their current offers. He added that he wants the team to explore options with his agent…”
League insiders indicate Kuminga sees himself as an All-Star candidate and demands a role that reflects that view, rather than settling for limited minutes in a midtier rotation.
His stats support the argument: in 47 games last season, he averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting 45.4 percent from the floor, 30.5 percent from three, and 66.8 percent from the line.
Despite flashes of dominance in the playoffs, the split late-season role usage raised concern.
Head coach Steve Kerr has been clear in recent comments that Kuminga “is best when he has the ball in his hands for sure,” noting that the weaponization of his scoring ability requires sustained usage.
Kuminga‘s playoff excellence, particularly in the Western Conference semifinals against Minnesota, prompted a reappraisal of his value.
When Stephen Curry was sidelined with a hamstring injury, Kuminga delivered standout performances, posting 30 points on 11-of-18 shooting in Game 3, then 23 in Game 4, reminding fans he can be a potent offensive contributor.
Throughout this period, the Warriors have yet to make any significant roster moves.
As of late July, Golden State remains the only NBA team without a transaction in free agency so far, a situation largely attributed to the unresolved Kuminga deal.
Such inactivity has fueled fan annoyance and speculation about a broader strategic impasse.
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