"Dangling a similar price point would have been problematic for the Heat. Sure, talks between them and Kuminga wouldn't be steeped in as much animosity. But giving him well north of $20 million per year would have complicated their payroll. They have already taken questionable strides to duck the luxury tax. Kuminga's contract demands stood to make things worse. For starters, the Base Year Compensation rule would have added layers of complexity to who the Heat sent out to get him."
"Previous interest in the 22-year-old never made a ton of sense. The scoring upside is undeniable, but he doesn't guarantee much else-particularly on defense-or shoot well enough to be considered an intuitive fit alongside Bam Adebayo and/or Kel'el Ware. Contentious negotiations between the Warriors and Kuminga are now driving home just how much he didn't make sense in Miami. The team and its fans are free to exhale accordingly."
"According to the latest reporting from ESPN's Anthony Slater and Ramona Shelburne, Golden State is now offering Kuminga a three-year, $75.2 million deal, with a team option on the final season. That comes out to over $48 million in guaranteed money over the first two years. Kuminga so far isn't biting. Dangling a similar price point would have been problematic for the Heat."
Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors are engaged in prolonged, contentious negotiations that appear likely to end without agreement. Golden State offered a three-year, $75.2 million deal with a team option on the final season, which amounts to more than $48 million guaranteed over the first two years; Kuminga has not accepted. Kuminga offers clear scoring upside but limited defensive impact and inconsistent shooting, making him a questionable fit alongside Bam Adebayo or Kel'el Ware. Acquiring Kuminga would have complicated Miami's payroll, triggered Base Year Compensation issues, risked unwanted assets, and consumed resources meant for pursuing a true star.
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