The Warriors are deep into contract talks with Jonathan Kuminga, and what began as a promising step toward securing their future has instead become a drawn-out standoff. The 22-year-old forward is eligible for a rookie extension, but negotiations have dragged on for months, leaving Golden State in a delicate position just weeks before training camp.

Reports suggest the Warriors have put forward a deal in the range of two years, $45 million, with team control baked in through a second-year team option. By comparison, Kuminga’s draft-class peer and fellow restricted free agent Josh Giddey secured a four-year , $100 million fully guaranteed contract with the Chicago Bulls, setting a clear benchmark. That contrast has highlighted the gap between how the Warriors view Kuminga and how his cam

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