Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is eligible for a five-year deal worth up to $224 million, and he and his agents are asking for exactly that, according to Jake Fischer from Yahoo Sports.
Seeking the Max Extension
On the “No Cap Room” podcast, Fischer mentioned that Kuminga is entering the final year of his rookie contract. He said, โThe word around the league from various sources is that Kuminga and his representation are looking for a full max extension.โ
Fischer also noted, โUnless youโre an absolute All-Star like Scottie Barnes or Lauri Markkanen, itโs really hard to get that number. Thatโs what the agent has to do in this scenario.โ
Kuminga hasn’t consistently shown he’s worth a max contract under coach Steve Kerr. His role has been all over the place. But last season was his best yet.
In 74 games (46 starts) during the 2023-24 season, he posted career highs: 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and played 26.3 minutes per game while shooting 52.9% from the field and 32.1% from three-point range.
We think it’s risky but exciting if he gets better!
His player efficiency rating (PER) was at its peak at 17, with a usage rate of 24.1%. One memorable game against Sacramento Kings saw him drop a career-high of 31 points.
Kuminga’s Current Contract
Kuminga turns 22 on Oct.6 and is currently on a two-year deal worth $24.86 million with an option for another year at $7.64 million which was picked up last October.
But even if they wanted to give him such a big contract extension โ can they afford it? They recently signed Kyle Anderson for three years at $27 million and Buddy Hield for two years at $21 million guaranteed.
The Mavericks’ sign-and-trade agreement involving Klay Thompson did help Golden Stateโs salary cap situation though!
However, Stephen Curry’s future remains their top priority as he’s eligible for another max extension this summer worth $62.6 million which would keep him through the 2026-27 season if extended by October end.
History shows not all players deserve max contracts; some just don’t live up to them!
