By Aleksandar Mishkov,Last Word On Sports

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Jonathan Kuminga is one of the most curious cases of free agency. For the last two months, Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors have been discussing a contract extension. As a restricted free agent, Kuminga is limited in what he can get from other teams. This summer, there were not many teams with cap space to offer a deal. Currently, the Warriors want to secure him on a tradeable contract, while he and his representatives seek more options on their side. As a result, he might be willing to sign the qualifying offer and enter unrestricted free agency in 2028. For the Warriors, that would be the worst-case scenario. But why does Kuminga love the summer of 2026 so much? Let’s break it down.

Every Team Might Call Jonathan Kuminga Next Summer

While many teams around the league are gearing up for the summer of 2027, when Giannis Antetokounmpo might become a free agent, Kuminga might be able to strike gold in 2026. The Warriors also want to be able to have cap space in 2027, which is why they want him on a team-option deal after one or two years.

Right now, there are almost 10 teams with projected cap space in the summer of 2026. At the same time, there are not many difference-making free agents scheduled to hit the open market. If he signs the qualifying offer, Kuminga can become a top recruit for teams with money.