Jonathan Kuminga declines Warriors' $75 million offer, signs with Timberwolves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:28 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Jonathan Kuminga turned down a three-year, $75 million offer from the Golden State Warriors, opting instead for a two-year, $13 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuminga's agent stated that finding the right basketball situation was prioritized over securing immediate financial gain. As Kuminga joins Minnesota's roster alongside stars Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball, he aims to establish a more favorable environment for his development.
- •Kuminga signs a two-year, $13 million deal with the Timberwolves.
- •He declined a $75 million offer from the Warriors before signing with Minnesota.
- •Kuminga's agent emphasized prioritizing his basketball fit over immediate money.
- •Kuminga joins Timberwolves alongside Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball.
- 3:44 PMYahoo Sports — Agent explains why Jonathan Kuminga rejected Warriors’ $75 million offer
- 6:28 AMYahoo Sports — Jonathan Kuminga’s agent reveals reason for turning down $75 million offer from Golden State Warriors
"The Warriors offered Jonathan Kuminga $75 million over three years which he turned down. Having signed a two-year prove-it deal with Minnesota, his agent explained their thought process.
"Jonathan Kuminga rejected a huge extension to remain with the Warriors, resulting in him now being on the Timberwolves roster.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 3:44 PMAgent explains why Jonathan Kuminga rejected Warriors’ $75 million offer
Jonathan Kuminga rejected a huge extension to remain with the Warriors, resulting in him now being on the Timberwolves roster.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 6:28 AMJonathan Kuminga’s agent reveals reason for turning down $75 million offer from Golden State Warriors
The Warriors offered Jonathan Kuminga $75 million over three years which he turned down. Having signed a two-year prove-it deal with Minnesota, his agent explained their thought process.
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