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Golden State Warriors GM Gets Honest About Future of Two Players

The Warriors have some big contract extensions to figure out.

Joey Linn

Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4), forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) and forward Draymond Green (23) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center.
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4), forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) and forward Draymond Green (23) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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The Golden State Warriors are in a very interesting spot with 21-year-old forward Jonathan Kuminga. Reportedly unwilling to offer Kuminga a maximum contract extension, the Warriors have also been unwilling to include him in certain trades that may have landed Steph Curry a new co-star.

Kuminga was selected seventh overall in the 2021 NBA draft, and the Warriors took 6-foot-6 guard Moses Moody seven picks later. The Moody situation is also complex, because while the Warriors have reportedly been more willing to include him in trade talks than Kuminga or Brandin Podziemski, he does not have the same value of those two players.

This puts the Warriors in an interesting position as they navigate potential contract extensions for Kuminga and Moody.

Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) and forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) against the LA Clippers at Chase Center. / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

When asked about extension negotiations with these two players, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy said there have been good conversations.

“We’re working through that with them and their representation right now,” Dunleavy said. “We've got a few more weeks. Good, positive conversations, without getting into too much detail. I think regardless of whether we get something done or not, we want those guys here. Just because you don’t get an extension done doesn’t mean they won’t be here for a long time.”

Dunleavy added the most important thing for Kuminga and Moody is that they each have great seasons. A lot of this will be dependent on how Steve Kerr utilizes the two players, as each have seen their role fluctuate since being selected in the 2021 draft lottery.

This was an honest statement from Dunleavy, because while he seemed to admit there’s a possibility neither Moody or Kuminga sign extensions, he added that does not mean both players won’t be with Golden State longterm.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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