Brooklyn Nets Eyeing Jonathan Kuminga in Free Agency as Warriors Face Decision

NBA Trade Rumors: Brooklyn Nets Eyeing Jonathan Kuminga in Free Agency as Warriors Face Decision

As the NBA offseason approaches, one name to watch closely is Jonathan Kuminga, and it looks like the Brooklyn Nets may be preparing to make a move.

According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the Nets have “long loomed as a potential suitor” for Kuminga, who is set to become a restricted free agent this summer after completing the final year of his rookie contract with the Golden State Warriors.

Nets: A Youth-Focused Rebuild with Money to Spend

Brooklyn, fresh off a disappointing 26–56 season, has shifted fully into rebuild mode, and Kuminga fits the mold of the type of high-upside player they’re likely to target.

• The Nets have the most projected cap space in the NBA entering 2025–26 (per Spotrac).

• Kuminga, 22, would immediately add athleticism, scoring potential, and positional versatility to a team in need of foundational talent.

Even with some inconsistency, he averaged:

• 15.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG, and 2.2 APG

• On 45.4% shooting from the field in limited action due to an ankle injury (47 games played)

Warriors: Still Committed, But Questions Remain

Despite the Warriors acquiring Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline—adding another wing to an already crowded rotation—team owner Joe Lacob insists that Kuminga remains a priority:

“We love him. I love that guy,” Lacob told The Athletic. “We are 100 percent committed to re-signing him.”

However, it’s not all sunshine in the Bay. Stein and Fischer report that head coach Steve Kerr and other decision-makers have been hoping to see more growth in Kuminga’s playmaking and overall feel for the game.

So while the front office might be sold, there’s clearly a gap between potential and production that still needs closing.

How Restricted Free Agency Could Play Out

Because of his restricted free agent status:

• Golden State can match any offer Kuminga receives.

• If Brooklyn (or another team) throws big money at him, it will test the Warriors’ willingness to commit to him financially—especially given their luxury tax concerns.

What This Means for Both Teams

• For Brooklyn: Kuminga is a worthwhile risk. They have cap space, time, and a need for youth with upside. If they swing and miss on bigger stars, Kuminga could be a centerpiece in a longer-term rebuild.

• For Golden State: The ball’s in their court. They say they want him back, but if another team offers a massive deal, we’ll find out how much that commitment is worth.

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