The Brooklyn Nets aren’t exactly in win-now mode, but they’ve got some serious decisions to make this offseason.
With Cam Thomas hitting restricted free agency and several other names on expiring deals, Brooklyn is staring at a summer of change. According to recent reports, a Golden State Warriors forward could be a major piece of that puzzle.
Free Agency Plans Heating Up for Brooklyn Nets
The NBA Draft is priority No. 1 right now for struggling franchises, but free agency isn’t far behind. And for the Nets? They’ve already been linked to multiple names across the league. One that keeps coming up is Jonathan Kuminga.
This season, the 22-year-old forward has been a breakout contributor for Golden State. He’s averaging 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while carving out a bigger role on a revamped squad.
The Warriors made a splash with their deadline trade for Jimmy Butler III. But because of that, Kuminga’s future in the Bay has gotten murky. He didn’t agree to an extension last fall, and Golden State may not be willing to match a big offer this summer. That’s where Brooklyn comes in.
Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus sees a scenario where the Nets throw a four-year, $105.5 million offer sheet at Kuminga, hoping it’s too rich for Golden State to match. If Brooklyn gets aggressive, the deal could also include a trade kicker and front-loaded payments to make it harder for the Warriors to swallow.
Could the Nets Be the Perfect Spot for Kuminga?
Kuminga’s situation in Golden State is complicated. The team still runs through Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and now Butler, meaning touches and minutes aren’t guaranteed. The Warriors also have limited cap flexibility, with several big contracts already on the books.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn is rebuilding. The Nets have plenty of cap space, a young core, and a clear path for someone like Kuminga to step in and thrive. He wouldn’t be just another piece — he could be a legitimate building block for the future.
The fit makes sense. At just 22 years old with plenty of untapped potential, this could be a high-upside swing for Brooklyn.
Of course, Golden State could still match. If the Warriors see Kuminga as a central part of their next chapter, they might bite the bullet and pay up. But with their priority on keeping Curry happy and Butler’s new extension looming, Brooklyn may have the upper hand.
Either way, this is a storyline to watch. The Nets aren’t just sitting back; they’re ready to make moves. And if Kuminga ends up in Brooklyn, it could be the first step toward a big change for a franchise that desperately needs one.