The season may be over, but the real chess match is just beginning. As the spotlight dims on the hardwood, it shifts to the front offices, where decisions made in the offseason can shape a team’s future.

For the Golden State Warriors, the focus now turns to a critical piece of their puzzle. With free agency looming, Jonathan Kuminga’s situation is becoming one of the more intriguing storylines that could set the tone for the Warriors’ entire summer.

In a recent press conference, Warriors’ General Manager, Mike Dunleavy, shared his thoughts on Kuminga’s free agency and what he would like from the deal. He said, “On both sides, we’d like to get something figured out as soon as possible… from his end, ultimately he is the one as a free agent who has to sign the contract.”

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy on Jonathan Kuminga’s wild card free agency, which is quickly approaching:

“On both sides, we’d like to get something figured out as soon as possible… from his end, ultimately he is the one as a free agent who has to sign the contract.” pic.twitter.com/YUV24YdSGs

— Kenzo Fukuda (@kenzofuku) June 27, 2025

This time around, the Warriors might not be calling the shots; Kuminga and another team could put them in a tough spot. If a team clears enough cap space and throws a huge offer his way — around $30 million a year for four years — the Warriors might think twice about matching it. And if they decide to let him walk, they won’t have much leverage to push for a sign-and-trade either. A team that is heavily linked with Kuminga at this stage is the Sacramento Kings.