
Jonathan Kuminga is expected to become eligible for restricted free agency this summer, raising questions about his future with the Golden State Warriors. He delivered impressive performances for the Warriors during the 2024-25 NBA season; however, his role varied throughout the year.
As a promising young talent, Jonathan Kuminga has shown moments of brilliance on the court. However, the Warriors’ front office faces a crucial decision: whether to extend a qualifying offer to retain him. Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are reportedly two teams to watch as potential candidates for a sign-and-trade involving Kuminga.
“The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are two teams to monitor as potential sign-and-trade candidates for Kuminga, league sources told HoopsHype. With that in mind, the Warriors have also not ruled out the possibility of retaining Kuminga, sources said,” via Michael Scotto.
REPORT: The Bulls and Heat are two teams to monitor as potential sign-and-trade candidates for Jonathan Kuminga, per @MikeAScotto. pic.twitter.com/5UK8sx72tP
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The upcoming offseason will be pivotal, as negotiations and the team’s overall strategy could greatly influence Kuminga’s future.
REPORT: Miami Heat Eyeing Jonathan Kuminga As A Fallback Option

The Miami Heat is on a mission to shake things up in the upcoming offseason by targeting some of the league’s biggest stars. They have their eyes firmly set on the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant. However, if these ambitious plans don’t come to fruition, insiders say the Heat are keeping Jonathan Kuminga in mind as a potential backup choice.
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“Miami has prioritized pursuits of Giannis Antetokounmpo (if he became available this summer) and Durant (whom they’re actively trying to acquire) on their wish list ahead of Kuminga, who’s viewed as a fallback option to the two superstars,” via Michael Scotto.
Kuminga averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists over the course of 47 games this season.
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