The drawn-out drama between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga seems to never end.
For weeks now, people have been wondering if Kuminga will stay or go from the Warriors. and a clear picture hasn’t come into focus.
Now, a new wrinkle to the story: Warriors owner Joe Lacob recently said he wants Kuminga to be in Golden State for “a long time,” according to Ramona Shelburne, via Legion Hoops.
REPORT: Warriors owner Joe Lacob told Jonathan Kuminga he wants him in Golden State “for a long time,” per @ramonashelburne. pic.twitter.com/OZo78yIdDw
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 18, 2025
What is a “long time,” and will Kuminga agree to this idea?
Lacob has apparently told Kuminga that he views him as an important part of the team and doesn’t want him to leave.
And although the 22-year-old star hopes to play for a team that will give him more time on the court and more responsibilities, he may not have any choice but to remain with Golden State.
Most people now expect that he will sign a qualifying offer with the Warriors, which means he will be with the team for at least one more season.
But many fans also believe the Warriors will assess Kuminga’s trade value at the deadline and could ship him away at that time.
The situation with Kuminga has taken up all of the Warriors’ time and attention this summer.
They haven’t made any offseason moves, mostly because they have been wrapped up in deciding what’s next.
But it sounds like Lacob has figured out what he wants, and Kuminga might be signing paperwork soon.
If this is truly solved and out of the way, Golden State can then get to work on making other roster changes.
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