Jonathan Kuminga had his first apply of the season on Thursday after ending his 92-day contract standoff with the Golden State Warriors by signing a two-year, $46.8 million deal.
Kuminga accepted the additional cash as an alternative of signing the $8.9 million qualifying provide, however sources inform ESPN he felt pressured into the crew choice construction of Yr 2. The Warriors additionally required Kuminga to waive his inherent no-trade clause.
There’s a common feeling that the Warriors will discover Kuminga’s commerce market in January as soon as he turns into eligible to be moved.
Kuminga was requested if he needs to be with the Warriors over the long-term.
“I am right here now,” Kuminga stated. “That is all people’s purpose, to be someplace for longer. You by no means know your future. To this point that is my purpose. That is what I need to accomplish. Being right here for longer.”
Kuminga was additionally requested if he believes the Warriors need him on their crew long-term.
“I might say so,” Kuminga stated. “Primarily based on me being again right here. On the finish of the day, let’s have a look at the place this takes us. However my focus is that this 12 months pushing and truly serving to us win. You by no means know what is going on to occur, however I am glad, glad to be again.”
