TA: The Warriors are focusing on strengthening role players during the offseason, and Kuminga's future is still undecided

2025-05-16 08:14

TA: The Warriors are focusing on strengthening role players during the offseason, and Kuminga's future is still undecided


According to a joint report by TA reporters Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson on Thursday, the Golden State Warriors have no intention of making a large-scale reorganization during the offseason. If nothing unexpected happens, they will continue to strengthen the rotation lineup around Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green.


Slater and others continued to point out that the Warriors management still believes that the lineup with Curry, Butler and Green as the core has the strength to compete for the championship. They have no intention of participating in the potential battle for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but will focus on optimizing the structure of role players. ESPN reporter Shams Charanie then added that the Warriors' focus this summer will be a wing defender or center with organizational ability.


In the Warriors' lineup adjustment this summer, 22-year-old forward Jonathan Kuminga is undoubtedly one of the most critical chips. The Warriors are expected to make a qualifying offer of $7.9 million to Kuminga, making him a restricted free agent in July. According to TA's report, there is still a possibility of renewing Kuminga's contract after staying with the team. But if he is determined to leave the team, the Warriors management will discuss a sign-and-trade plan with his agent Aaron Turner in order to exchange for role players with strong combat effectiveness.


Kuminga was once excluded from the rotation by Steve Kerr this season, but with Curry injured, he performed well in the last four games against the Timberwolves, scoring 18, 30, 23 and 26 points respectively.


At the same time, Kuminga has repeatedly received support from Warriors owner Joe Lacob. After the Warriors were eliminated by the Timberwolves, Lacob told him: "I was listening to the Timberwolves fans behind me commentating the game tonight, and Kuminga was the focus of their talk all night. He was the only player on the court who really defended Anthony Edwards, and he performed quite well. He encountered a difficult situation of being DNP in the first round of the playoffs, but he was able to bounce back from it. I admire him very much. I am his loyal fan."


Despite this, Kuminga's future with the Warriors remains unclear. The Warriors management and coaching staff will continue to evaluate Kuminga's fit with the overall lineup, and the final direction will depend on the market and trade opportunities.

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