On October 26, Beijing time, according to Bleacher Report's Fischer, the 76ers and the Nets have potential interest in Kuminga, and the Warriors rising star failed to agree with the team on an early contract extension this summer, after it was reported that the Warriors would be "happy to pay" Kuminga if he showed the ability to play at a high level in a larger sample size.
While the initiative is still in the hands of the Warriors, other teams are already ready to move on the rising star. Fischer said the 76ers are one of the teams interested in Kuminga. "The 76ers have made it clear inside and outside the league and behind the scenes that they are willing to shell out to add another player and are willing to spend draft picks." Fischer also said that the 76ers' owner group is prepared to pay a luxury tax to maximize their championship chances.
Fischer reports that the Nets are another team that could pursue Kuminga, who has plenty of salary space. "There are already rumors that Brooklyn may be willing to offer Jonathan Kuminga a big contract."
Fischer also added that he is also an interested candidate for the 76ers and Nets until Murphy III officially renews his contract with the Pelicans.
Kuminga, 22, was the No. 7 pick in the 2021 draft and played in 74 games for the Warriors last season, starting 46 of them, averaging 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, all three of which were career-high. In the opening game of the new season against the Trail Blazers, due to the early opening of the point difference, Kuminga only played 20 minutes, shooting 3 of 9, scoring 10 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block.
This past offseason, multiple rookies from the Class of 2021 signed early contract extensions, but Kuminga was not among them, and he was eager to get a bigger contract. The Warriors parted ways with Klay this summer, will Kuminga be the next Warriors player to leave?