Jonathan Kuminga returned to Congo this week however is just not anticipated to play on this yr’s FIBA AfroBasket match, in line with Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
The restricted free agent is at present locked in a contract stalemate with the Warriors.
Kuminga continues to decline the supplied two-year, $45 million contract as a result of Warriors insisting on a crew choice for the second yr and their request for Kuminga to waive his proper to dam trades within the first yr as per the character of the contract.
The Kings and the Warriors have engaged in commerce talks, with draft protections a sticking level within the discussions. The Kings have reportedly supplied Kuminga a three-year, $63 million deal in restricted free company.
Al Horford, De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II are anticipated to signal with the Warriors as soon as Kuminga’s scenario will get resolved.
FIBA AfroBasket 2025 begins on August 12.