Bulls Talk Podcast: Artūras Karnišovas speaks on trade deadline and roster

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors appear unlikely to agree to a contract extension ahead of the Monday, October 21 deadline. Kuminga, who is represented by agent Aaron Turner, is believed to be comfortable becoming a restricted free agent in 2025.

“I’m told both sides are still far apart in extension conversations between now and Monday,” said Shams Charania on NBA Today about the Kuminga negotiations. “I think there’s a belief that this could play out into the season and into restricted free agent. And really a guy in Jonathan Kuminga that wants to bet on himself and try to be as close to a max contract type of player out there. The Warriors need him to step up and need him to become that superstar player. They also want to see how he potentially looks this season.”

Kuminga appeared in 74 games last season, averaging 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 26.3 minutes. Kuminga was the seventh overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft out of the G League Ignite.