In an effort to attenuate stress heading into the 2024-25 season, the Warriors
determined to carry coaching camp in Hawaii. As Anthony Slater of The Athletic writes, that’s to not say there’s no stress, notably for a few former lottery picks.
Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, each members of the 2021 draft class, are eligible for rookie scale extensions till Oct. 21, the day earlier than the season begins. Whereas issues may definitely change over the subsequent five-plus weeks, there may be at present a spot in negotiations, with no “important progress” in contract talks for both participant, league sources inform Slater.
Kuminga will earn a little bit over $7.6M in ’24-25, the ultimate season of his rookie contract, whereas Moody will earn about $5.8M. Each gamers might be eligible for restricted free company in 2025 in the event that they don’t signal extensions.
Slater’s article primarily focuses on Kuminga, who’s reportedly in search of a five-year, maximum-salary contract that might pay him 25% of the wage cap beginning in 2025-26 (a projected $224M). In response to Slater, the Warriors aren’t inclined to supply that — or any deal that approaches $44.8M per yr.
Kuminga averaged 16.1 factors, 4.8 rebounds and a pair of.2 assists final season on a .529/.321/.746 taking pictures line.
There’s nonetheless a risk that an extension between Golden State and Kuminga may very well be reached, assuming the 21-year-old ahead is open to accepting lower than the max. Slater suggests a deal within the vary of “30-ish” million yearly may very well be a “cheap center floor.”
Sources inform Slater the Warriors’ entrance workplace has been preaching “endurance and pragmatism” this offseason because it focuses on roster flexibility. And increasing both participant would topic them to the poison capsule provision, probably making it very tough to maneuver them in a serious in-season commerce. Once more, that doesn’t rule out attainable extensions, nevertheless it’s definitely one thing the Warriors are cognizant of.
