Heading into the upcoming NBA offseason, the Golden State Warriors will have some major decisions to make. After losing in the second round of the playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves without Stephen Curry, who went down with a hamstring injury, it's clear that there's more work to be done.
As currently constructed, the Warriors may not be able to make another championship run.
One major situation to watch to begin the offseason will be Golden State's future with young forward Jonathan Kuminga. There is a chance that the two sides could part ways.
Kuminga is coming off of a rollercoaster season with the Warriors. He looked like a budding star in some moments, but at other times, Steve Kerr had him riding the bench. The inconsistency was a problem for him, but the potential is there for him to become a very special player.
Read more:Paul George Makes Huge Prediction Amid Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumors
This offseason, Kuminga is a restricted free agent. That gives Golden State the ability to match any offer given to him, but the front office may not be willing to pay him what other teams could offer.
Also, the relationship between the two parties may not be in the best shape. Despite that fact, a new update has been given the offers some hope for him to return next year.
Anthony Slater of The Athletic has revealed that Kuminga is still open to returning to the Warriors. However, there are things that need to be ironed out between him and the team.
"Kuminga, league sources said, hasn't slammed the door shut on a return. Restricted free agency doesn't really allow it," Slater wrote. "The Warriors have ultimate control, regardless of his desire. But his comfort about the idea is dependent on several factors and there's a month of conversation and eventual negotiations ahead with competing agendas in the mix."
Throughout the course of the 2024-25 NBA season, Kuminga played in 47 games and made 10 starts. He averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists, while shooting 45.4 percent from the floor and 30.5 percent from three-point range.
Read more:NBA Champion Says Timberwolves Should Target This Anthony Edwards Co-Star
In the playoffs, the 22-year-old forward played in eight games. He scored 15.3 points per game, shooting 48.4 percent overall and 40 percent from three-point distance.
He showed off his elite potential against the Timberwolves. Kuminga scored 30 points in Game 3, 23 points in Game 4, and 26 points in Game 5.
Expect to hear a lot of rumors and reports about Kuminga and Golden State when the offseason gets started. His future with the team is in doubt, but there is still a chance the two parties work things out and reunite for the 2025-26 season.
For more Golden State Warriors and general NBA news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Related Articles
Warriors' Draymond Green Reacts to Steve Kerr's Honest Statement
Warriors Being Heavily Linked to Celtics Star
Steve Kerr Reveals Uncomfortable Truth About Warriors Star
Former NBA All-Star Calls Out Warriors HC Steve Kerr
2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
This story was originally published May 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM.