Jonathan Kuminga Contract: Details of Warriors re-signing Congolese 6-foot-7 forward after offseason standoff explored

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After taking up most of the offseason, the contract stalemate between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors is finally over. ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Tuesday that both parties agreed on a two-year, $48.5 million contract. The deal reportedly involves a team option in the second year, which is predicted to be "ripped up and renegotiated next summer."

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If it reaches a point where Kuminga gets traded, the clause of the second year of the contract still applies. That means the 6-foot-7 Congolese star will have a new deal next summer.

The Warriors can finally move on from Kuminga's concern and address the other aspects of building a roster around Steph Curry.

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Kuminga's contract situation started even before the offseason began. There were questions on his future with the team and a potential contract extension. However, he wasn't given an extension by the team. This led to him being a restricted free agent last summer.

The 22-year-old forward wants to have a bigger role moving forward. He also expects to receive a higher salary. The initial offer from the Warriors was a two-year, $45 million deal with a team option. That offer was raised to a three-year, $75 million contract, also with a team option. The final offer was a three-year $54 million, fully guaranteed deal.

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With his new contract in Golden State, fans are curious to see what Jonathan Kuminga's role will be like moving forward. Last season, he only started 10 games and was mostly a bench player. Especially when the team traded for Jimmy Butler, Kuminga's role of coming off the bench became clear.

During that span, he averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists.


Warriors' Steve Kerr speaks on Jonathan Kuminga's situation

Most fans have vented their frustration over Jonathan Kuminga's contract situation. However, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr understands Kuminga's side in the contract negotiations. Kerr spoke to the media about the forward before the contract issue was resolved.

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"This is the business we're in," Kerr said. "I'd never begrudge any player for trying to get the best contract that he can. Having been a player, I always feel like it's part of my job to help our guys do the best they can, contract-wise. And help them become the best players that they can be."
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"I want all our players to do well. How it gets there, sometimes it can be messy, I'm not worried about any of that."

Now that Jonathan Kuminga is back with the team that drafted him, fans want to see how Kerr will incorporate him into the system.

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