Kumingga returns to the Warriors! Do you think this is over?

The soap opera that was stalemate throughout the offseason has finally ended. The Warriors and Kumingga reached a two-year, $48.5 million contract renewal before the contract qualification deadline, of which the second year is the team option. The contract is about $15 million higher than the one-year qualification offer of $7.9 million, leaving room for flexible operation for both parties in the future.

Reviewed last season, Kumingga averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 47 regular season games. His physical fitness and impact on the offensive end are what the Warriors need, especially in terms of fouls and ending at the basket. His shooting stability has always been a problem, with his regular season three-point shooting percentage of only 30.5% and his free throw percentage is only 66.8%. In addition, it has been unable to integrate into the team in Cole's tactical system. In the playoffs, Kumingga's data was not much different from the regular season, averaging 15.3 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. When Kuminga played for more than 20 minutes in the playoffs, the Warriors had a record of 0 wins and 7 losses. To a certain extent, he has problems in his game influence and integration with the team system.

Head coach Cole admitted at the press conference after the end of the season that Kumingga's role seemed a bit "out of place" with the team system. Cole pointed out that basketball is a five-person sport, and whether the lineup is reasonable is crucial.

The contract renewal was a business negotiation between the management and Kumingga's team. According to US media reports, the team's core members Curry, Green and Butler all put pressure on the management, hoping to resolve Kumingga's contract issue as soon as possible. They believe that Kumingga's athletic ability and field output are indispensable to the team, and the ongoing contract disputes will distract the team from the goal of winning the championship in the new season. Coach Cole is full of confidence in the leadership of the locker room. He said: "Butler, Curry and Zhu Meng are all leaders, and they are dominating the atmosphere of the locker room, so I don't worry about anything at all. "

For the new season, the US media rated the Warriors as B+, and believed that the starting lineup may reach the top level on both offense and defense, but the substitute lineup is only C, and its durability is only rated D-. There are hidden dangers in the age and health status of core players. If Kumingga stays healthy, in theory, can provide important athleticism and scores in the rotation.

According to the labor and capital agreement, Kumingga cannot be traded until January 15, 2026. Famous reporter Shams also revealed that "after Kumingga was thawed, trading discussions were inevitable." If Kumingga performs well in the new season, he may become one of the most valuable assets in the Warriors' trading market; if his integration with the team system still does not improve, the contract will also facilitate the Warriors' trading operations in the middle of the season.

From Kumingga's perspective, he has been training hard all summer, and the 25-26 season will be the best season in his career so far. He longs for a stable role and once said: "I want to be one of the main players of the team. My goal is to be an All-Star. I want this opportunity both on the Warriors and anywhere else. "

This two-year contract essentially provides a buffer period for both parties. The Warriors' tradeable salary retains the young forward, avoiding the risk of losing him in vain, and leaving flexibility for mid-season operations. Kumingga has received a guaranteed income that is far higher than the qualification quote, and has the opportunity to prove his value in the new season, either winning the Warriors' future trust or improving his value in the free agent market.

Kuminga's pros and cons of staying in the team will depend entirely on his performance in the new season and his degree of integration with the team system. The contract storm that lasted throughout the offseason has come to an end for the time being, but Kumingga's true fate with the Warriors has just begun to be written.