Jimmy Butler has contacted Warriors management to gauge the situation involving restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Dalton Johnson said on the latest Dubs Talk podcast (YouTube link).
Kuminga remains unsigned with the start of training camp less than two weeks away. A report earlier this week stated that the team recently increased its offer to $75.2MM over three years, but Kuminga and his representatives refused to accept because it contains a team option for the final season.
“I can confidently say that Jimmy Butler has also reached out to the team and been like, ‘What’s going on here? I just want to know the plan,’” Johnson said.
Johnson points out that the Warriors quickly resolved any outstanding issues with Butler when they acquired him from Miami in a February trade. Butler had been engaged in a prolonged standoff with the Heat because they were unwilling to agree to an extension, but Golden State announced a new two-year, $111MM contract with Butler when the trade was finalized.
“I think Jimmy, as someone who came on last year and kind of showed, ‘All right, you took care of me, all the drama’s done, all the Miami stuff, it’s just basketball for me. I’m all about basketball,” Johnson added. “When I’m on the contract for you, it’s about basketball. And now I think he’s saying, ‘Hey, show me that it’s all about basketball. We have two weeks until training camp. So either just pay (Kuminga) or move him. Like, there needs to be a decision.’”
“Star player asks ownership about roster” is not really news, imo. I would assume this happens every week on every team in the offseason.
Jimmy, the Warriors are not going to give a big contract to a guy who’s NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
The offer is on the table. Heck in Goodwill, Warriors will improve it a tad.
Or take the QO and let the chips fall where they may.
That’s it.
It’s not all on the Warriors. If JK wants to set the rules in stone then again, let the chips fall where they may.
Jimmy’s alternative solution is to trade him? You’re not going to take a three year contract of Malik monk.
You’re not gonna take a guy who’s not very good in Carter or Saric.
There’s no deal out there that’s better than Kuminga taking the QO.
That’s where we stand. What ultimately happens is anyone’s guess.
Perhaps the Warriors cave and give JK a little more money and the contract he wants for three years.
But in that case I FIRMLY believe they would be stuck with a guy who is overpaid.
Just my opinion here. Agree or disagree but stop calling people names. You know who you are. One is Angry and one is.., well, you know lol.
Gary, ALLCAPS is for executive orders and your Only Fans account. Don’t let me have to tell you again.
You had me hollerin!!! Lmaooooo
Jimmy Butler makes another franchise all about him. And warriors leadership is cowtowing…what a world
Kowtowing bro. It isn’t about actually towing a cow.
Oh…Jimmy reached out. Everything’s fine now!