"Ending a summer-long stalemate, restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $48.5 million deal to return to the Golden State Warriors, agent Aaron Turner of Verus Basketball told ESPN. The deal includes a team option in the second year that is designed for the Warriors -- or another team if and when Kuminga is traded during the upcoming season -- to rip up and complete a fresh new contract after the 2025-26 campaign, sources said."
"Ahead of Wednesday's qualifying offer deadline, Kuminga chose the two-year deal over a proposal of three years and $75 million so he can maintain a higher level of control over his immediate Warriors future. The Warriors never wavered on their team option frameworks during negotiations. Now, both sides understand the likelihood of exploring trades when Kuminga is eligible to be moved in mid-January. As part of the deal, he is waiving his inherent no-trade clause."
Jonathan Kuminga signed a two-year, $48.5 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors, with a team option in the second year that allows the Warriors or a future trade partner to renegotiate after 2025-26. Kuminga chose the shorter deal over a three-year, $75 million proposal to preserve control over his immediate circumstances and to position himself for a decision next summer or unrestricted free agency in 2027. Kuminga waived his inherent no-trade clause. Negotiations included multiple offers and a roughly $8 million increase from July to September, and he missed media day and the first practice while the deal finalized.
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