Jonathan Kuminga's contract standoff with the Golden State Warriors received positive news on Wednesday. With only a week remaining before the Oct. 1 deadline, the Warriors must decide whether to take the $7.9 million qualifying offer. If he takes the offer, he'll turn unrestricted free agent next summer while also having control over his future since it comes with a no-trade clause.
Meanwhile, the Warriors have reportedly offered Kuminga a couple of deals, including a two-year, ~$45 million deal and a three-year, ~$75 million offer with a team option in the final season. However, Kuminga's camp doesn't like the team option coming with the offer, as they want more control over the future.
Amid the ongoing situation, the Warriors are looking to resolve this in another way, including the Sacramento Kings.
Warriors and Kings back on table for potential sign-and-trade deal for Jonathan Kuminga
The Warriors and the Kings looked to make something work involving Jonathan Kuminga and Malik Monk earlier this summer. However, nothing really materialized. But now with the deadline looming, Sam Amick of The Athletic reported that the two teams had revisited their negotiations earlier this week.
"After more than a month of no talks between the Warriors and Kings about a Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade, sources tell @TheAthletic that they reconnected recently," Amick wrote on X.
The Kings have reportedly offered veteran guard Malik Monk, along with a lottery-protected 2030 first-round pick, in exchange for Kuminga. They hope to secure Kuminga on a three-year, $63 million deal.
However, while the deal may look fair on the Kings' end but for the Warriors, acquiring Monk may not be in the best interest. Monk comes with a player option for 2027-28 worth $21.5 million, which can be an obstacle for the Warriors in terms of long-term salary flexibility. There is also uncertainty regarding Monk's fit with the veteran-filled Warriors team.
It just feels that this deal may not materialize, and Kuminga remains with the Warriors either on a QO or three-year deal.