Jonathan Kuminga Signs 2-Year Deal — Warriors' Trade Bait?

Jonathan Kuminga ended a summer standoff by signing a two‑year, $48.5M deal with a team option — a contract explicitly built to be movable once he’s trade‑eligible on Jan. 15. He was noncommittal, saying, "I'm here now," which matters because Golden State keeps a talented young wing while preserving maximum flexibility to tweak a roster chasing Western Conference elite status. Merlin sees this as a deliberate, short‑term charm. GM Mike Dunleavy called him "a player that can be really good," and with "a lot of guys in the team that have value around the league," Kuminga’s improved summer play makes him both a key piece and a tempting trade asset. He appears committed for now, but the situation smells like a setup for movement if the Warriors want an upgrade.