After months of stories, speculation, and rumors, Jonathan Kuminga is now officially back with the Golden State Warriors.
He signed a two-year, $48.5 million deal and is ready to get back to work with the team.
After signing his new contract, Kuminga made a change: he selected a different jersey number.
According to Etienne Catalan, Kuminga is switching from No. 00 to No. 1.
That number was last worn by Kyle Anderson in 2025.
Jonathan Kuminga is switching from No. 00 to No. 1 for the #Warriors. Number last worn by Kyle Anderson in 2025. #NBA pic.twitter.com/GJnYBjheYM
— Etienne Catalan (@EtienneCatalan) October 2, 2025
It’s time for a new number and maybe a new beginning for Kuminga.
Throughout this long process, he has said that he wants to play for a team that treats him better and has more confidence and belief in him.
It’s not clear if he will get that with the Warriors.
There is still a chance that he spends most of his time on the bench.
And there is also a strong possibility that he will be traded to another squad midway through the season.
He may have signed on the dotted line, but nothing is certain about Kuminga’s future with the team.
Regardless, Kuminga will play hard when he is given the opportunity.
He is going to perform the best he can, so he can help his team but also improve his trade value.
He knows that this new contact isn’t a long-term commitment, but rather a temporary solution.
Last season, Kuminga played in 47 games and was on the court for an average of 24.3 minutes per game.
He is hoping to receive more than that in the new season, but nothing is set in stone.
He’s coming back, but his role may not be very different during 2025-26.
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