The Golden State Warriors are exploring a reunion between brothers Stephen and Seth Curry, but progress depends on the resolution of Jonathan Kuminga’s contract situation.
ESPN’s Anthony Slater and Shams Charania reported Monday that the Warriors have engaged in strong discussions with several veteran free agents, including Seth Curry. Golden State also has deals lined up for center Al Horford, guard De’Anthony Melton and defensive specialist Gary Payton II, according to multiple reports.
If finalized, Seth would finally share an NBA locker room with his older brother in Golden State.
Seth Curry’s Shooting Edge
Last season, Seth Curry quietly put together a career-best shooting campaign. He connected on 45.6% of his 3-point attempts—slightly edging out Stephen Curry’s highest single-season mark of 45.5% set in 2011-12.
However, Seth’s efficiency came on low volume, as he attempted just 2.7 triples per game while averaging 15.6 minutes off the bench. Should he land with the Warriors, Seth would likely reprise a similar role, serving as a second-unit shooter who provides floor spacing and offensive continuity behind his brother.
For the Warriors, adding Seth would also help reduce the regular-season burden on Stephen Curry, who turns 37 in March.
Kuminga Remains the First Domino
Getty Jonathan Kuminga remains uninterested in the latest Golden State Warriors offer.
Before any veteran signings can be completed, the Warriors must settle Kuminga’s contract impasse. The restricted free agent has resisted Golden State’s attempts to structure a deal favorable to the front office.
“The Warriors have strengthened their effort,” Slater and Charania reported. “Late last week, Dunleavy offered Kuminga a three-year, $75.2 million deal with a team option in the third season … The difference: Half the length and a team-controlled third season and a subliminal understanding that the contract is more trade asset than commitment to a partnership.”
Kuminga, however, has pushed back. According to the report, he has rejected multiple offers because of the team option provision, viewing this as his first real chance to control his NBA future. The Warriors‘ latest offer includes $48.3 million guaranteed over the first two seasons.
Cap Pressure Tightens Warriors’ Timeline
The Warriors’ hard line stems from looming salary-cap restrictions. Golden State is preparing to use its taxpayer midlevel exception on Horford, which would hard-cap the franchise at the NBA’s second apron. That limitation makes a $22.5 million starting salary for Kuminga the ceiling for the team while keeping a full 15-man roster.
“… The tentative plan hard caps them at the second apron and means $22.5 million is the most they could give Kuminga next season … a figure that has so far proven too low for Kuminga to accept in a multiyear deal attached to a team option,” Slater and Charania wrote.
Decision Looms as Camp Nears
Training camp is set to open Sept. 29, with Media Day scheduled the same day. Kuminga has until Oct. 1 to accept his $7.9 million qualifying offer if no long-term deal is reached.
Until then, the Warriors remain in limbo. The team has only nine roster spots filled, with Seth Curry and other veteran free agents waiting in the wings. For now, the prospect of a Curry brothers reunion remains on hold—frozen by Kuminga’s contract standoff.
Warriors’ Dream of Curry Brothers Reunion Stuck in Limbo