The deadline for the Golden State Warriors and fourth-year forward Jonathan Kuminga to reach a contract extension has passed without the two sides coming to an agreement on a deal. In a press conference on Tuesday, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. explained why he doesn’t want to overreact to the news, stating that while they couldn’t come to terms now, there’s hope the two sides can revisit talks next offseason.
Mike Dunleavy explains where Jonathan Kuminga's Warriors future stands after not reaching a deal before yesterday's deadline pic.twitter.com/M7vD5unjfu
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Kuminga is expected to play a big role in the starting lineup this season, offering him the perfect chance to prove his value on the team.