Kerr Warriors hopefuls can extend Kuminga along with Moody originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors dealt with one of their most pressing issues of the offseason by agreeing to a three-year, $39 million contract extension with Moses Moody on Sunday night.
The transaction was first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, via Moody’s agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports.
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody has agreed to a three-year rookie contract extension worth $39 million, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN. Moody has developed into a key, reliable rotation player for Steve Kerr and the Warriors. pic.twitter.com/JVJqZsaJEn
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 21, 2024
By giving Moody the new deal, Golden State ensured one of its key rotation players remained in the mix. Had Moody not received an extension on Monday, he would have become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2024-25 NBA season.
Moody, the No. 14 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, is also coming off one of his best seasons in the league and will be a big part of coach Steve Kerr’s rotations for the upcoming campaign. The 22-year-old has seen his stats rise almost universally in each of his three seasons in the pros and has provided the Warriors with a nice spark off the bench.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr spoke to reporters at Chase Center earlier Sunday before news of Moody’s extension surfaced and said he was hopeful that both Moody and teammate Jonathan Kuminga, who is also eligible for an extension, could get deals done.
“I would love it if both guys signed an extension, but I also understand that they have to weigh the pros and cons,” Kerr said Sunday. “I would like to have them here long term because they are both great to coach and they are just getting better and better.”
However, the situation with Kuminga remains unresolved. Like Moody, Kuminga is nearing the end of his rookie contract and could also become a restricted free agent if he doesn’t get an extension or new deal on Monday.
Kuminga has been in line for a contract extension since last season, when he averaged career highs in points (16.1), rebounds (3.6) and assists (2.2). Kuminga, a great athlete who can downright dominate when he decides to drive to the rack, is trying to balance his overall game and has been encouraged by Kerr and his assistants to shoot more jumpers.
“As a coach, when I see our players sign contracts that are life-changing, it’s very satisfying,” Kerr said. “A big part of the job is helping these guys become the best players they can be and provide for their families. I hope we get them both done.”
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