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The Warriors won t trade Kumingga: The boss appreciates it very much and is determined to keep him. The 2-choose 1 contract renewal plan is still hindered

12:46am, 6 August 2025【Basketball】

On August 5, Warriors reporter Tim Kawakami reported that the Warriors will not trade Jonathan Kumingga this summer and plan to keep him in the roster next season. Warriors owner Joe Lakob still appreciates Kumingga's determination to keep him and will only consider sending him away if he can exchange for real valuable assets.

As soon as the news was released, it was not good news for the King of Sachmento, because Evan Steeley said before, "Once the King decides to give up the protection clause they gave to the Warriors the first round pick, then the King/Warriors transaction can be reached."

Now, both sides are in their own opinion. Warriors reporters revealed that the team will not trade Kumingga this summer. Forbes Sports reporters revealed that the King and the Warriors trade were only one step short. Who would listen to?

In the report of Warriors reporter Tim Kawakami, it was clearly stated: According to multiple sources, the Warriors' attitude towards Kumingga's first signing and then changing transaction plan from the beginning. Team owner Joe Rakob still supports Kumingga and is determined to either keep him or send him away when he can exchange assets that are truly rewarding. Moreover, Kumingga is willing to wait patiently and not in a hurry to send Kumingga away.

According to previous reports, the Warriors gave Kuming two choices, one was to accept a 1+1 contract of 45 million for two years, and the second year was the team option + the unguaranteed contract; the other was to accept a quotation of 7.9 million for one year. [If the Warriors really don't want to send Kumingga away, then the current pull between the two sides should be the amount of contract renewal]

According to Mark Stein, Kumingga has returned to Congo but is expected to not play in the non-champions League. His negotiations with the Warriors are still being pulled.