Shams: Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors 'still far apart' in extension talks
"I'm told both sides are still far apart in extension conversations between now and Monday," said Shams Charania on NBA Today about the Kuminga negotiations. "I think there's a belief that this could play out into the season and into restricted free agent. And really a guy in Jonathan Kuminga that wants to bet on himself and try to be as close to a max contract type of player out there. The Warriors need him to step up and need him to become that superstar player. They also want to see how he potentially looks this season."
Source: RealGM
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Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Kerr said he likes what he saw with Kuminga and Wiggins sharing the court with the way they got downhill and ran the floor. Says if they continue doing that, there’s potential to see more playing time together during the regular season - something they stayed away from last year - 12:36 AM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Steve Kerr tells reporters in Las Vegas that the Warriors are starting Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green and Trayce Jackson-Davis tonight vs. the Lakers
All offseason it felt like me & @MontePooleNBCS talked about the possibility of Wiggins at the 2 - 8:40 PM
De’Anthony Melton is out for GSW due to back tightness, as is Brandon Podziemski.
Curry, Wiggins, Kuminga, Green and Jackson-Davis will start. - 8:36 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors going big with their starters tonight vs Lakers in Las Vegas
Steph Curry
Andrew Wiggins
Jonathan Kuminga
Draymond Green
Trayce Jackson-Davis - 8:35 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
The Warriors are starting Curry, Wiggins, Kuminga, Green and Jackson-Davis - 8:35 PM
More on this storyline
There is some optimism that the Golden State Warriors could sign Moses Moody to an extension before the Monday, October 21st deadline, especially in comparison to how their talks are progressing with Jonathan Kuminga. "I'm told there is a window for him to get a deal done," said Shams Charania on NBA Today. "That is a much more likely deal in Golden State. He has played well so far this preseason. They believe he can have a real rotation role. If he does, they do want to extend him." Bobby Marks added that Moody could be in the $13 million per year range on his extension. -via RealGM / October 18, 2024
“Score the basketball,” Green added about Kuminga to Burke. “[He] has to be a great scorer. He needs to be above 20 points per game, six [to] seven rebounds a night, and we need to win. Especially if you want to become a first-time All-Star. We know what he’s capable of and we believe in him. “Anything less than an All-Star is a failure for him.” -via NBC Sports Bay Area / October 17, 2024
Golden State is trying to fill part of that void with new additions Hield, De'Anthony Melton and Kyle Anderson. They are also relying on younger players Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga to take on bigger roles. But the Warriors know no one can perfectly replicate what Thompson did. "It's just a different challenge at that two spot, but there's nothing really different we have to do," Curry told ESPN. "We just have to acknowledge what Klay, the skill set obviously, the shooting ability and the attention he attracts in everything on the floor." -via ESPN / October 14, 2024
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