Warriors fans will have to wait three more days to see, well, maybe, if Jonathan Kuminga finally puts pen to paper. All summer long, his standoff has been one of the most talked about, keeping everyone on edge. Yes, the commitment of Al Horford, Gary Payton II, and De’Anthony Melton has eased some tension, but the anxiety still lingers, with final contracts yet to be signed. And stuck right in the middle of this drama is a 35-year-old guard, Seth Curry, brother of the Dub Nation star.

Al Horford, Gary Payton II, and De’Anthony Melton have all reportedly agreed or wished to join the Warriors for the upcoming season. This will surely help bring experience and depth to the Golden State’s roster, but despite these commitments, their appearance at the Warriors’ media day on September 29 is still unconfirmed, keeping the suspense alive.

Marc Stein gave fans an update on X, writing, “The Warriors remain on course to at last complete their long-planned signings of Horford, De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II after Kuminga. They also still hope to sign Seth Curry … but Golden State’s to-the-dollar flexibility won’t be known until Kuminga specifics are known.” The catchphrase here? After and until Kuminga. Which leaves us with the next big talking point: Seth Curry’s fit in Golden State. The Curry brothers suiting up together?

It might finally happen. Seth, now entering his 13th NBA season, has been a journeyman with 9 different teams, and last year in Charlotte, he quietly put together one of his most efficient campaigns. In just 15.6 minutes per game, Seth averaged 6.5 points while shooting 47.8% from the field and a blistering 45.6% from deep, slightly better than Steph’s single-season high of 45.5% set back in 2011-12.

But these numbers surely do not keep the younger Curry in the same league as he was attempting just 2.7 threes per game, making his efficiency a product of low volume but still hard to overlook. But should he end up at Golden State, Seth’s role would likely mirror what he did in Charlotte. More importantly, his presence could ease the burden on Steph during the regular season, especially since the Warriors star is 37.

And the possibility doesn’t seem far-fetched. With six roster openings, the Warriors can most likely add Seth alongside the three recent signees: Horford, Melton, and Payton II. Seth would be in the mix with a possible second-round pick, Will Richard, and, of course, the myth: Kuminga. And just like the stalemate itself, one thing has stayed crystal clear for Golden State this offseason: an unwavering focus on maximum dollar flexibility.

Golden State’s 2027 plans are stalling Kuminga talks

Jonathan Kuminga has 3 options on the table: take the one-year, $7.9 million qualifying offer and return to Golden State, hitting free agency in 2026. Next, accept the Warriors’ two-year, $45 million offer with a team option in the second season (which reportedly is denied), or someone has to make a move.

That “someone” could be another team, like the Suns or Kings, who might offer picks or players, Malik Monk, for example, to make a sign-and-trade deal appealing. But the Warriors are not ready to take a loss. They want to keep as much financial flexibility as possible for the summer of 2027, when the contracts of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler all expire.

The timing matters even more when we realize that during the same period, stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic could hit free agency. Taking on long-term money for Kuminga or even bringing in someone like Monk could limit their options for the future. Essentially, Golden State is eyeing the long game: compete now with their core while leaving themselves the ability to chase big-name free agents in 2027.

And these approaches are one reason why talks with Kuminga remain stuck, besides HC Kerr’s unwillingness to give Kuminga full minutes. If he doesn’t sign the current deal by October 1, he’ll take the qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer, lowering his trade value for the Warriors in the meantime. Fans and teams are left waiting, unsure what the next move will be, while the franchise balances its immediate title hopes with long-term planning.