Kerr hopes Warriors can extend Kuminga along with Moody originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors addressed one of their most pressing issues of the offseason by agreeing to three-year, $39 million contract extension with Moses Moody on Sunday evening.
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, $39 million rookie contract extension, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told 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 made sure to keep one of their top rotation players in the mix. If Moody does not receive an extension by Monday, he would 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 figures to be a big part of coach Steve Kerr’s rotations for the upcoming campaign. The 22-year-old has seen his stats increase 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 broke and said he hopes both Moody and teammate Jonathan Kuminga, who also there is an extension to choose fromwould make deals.
“I would love to see both guys sign extensions, but I also understand that they have to weigh the pros and cons,” Kerr said Sunday. “I’d love to have them here long-term because they’re both great to coach and they’re always getting better.”
Left unresolved, however, is the situation with Kuminga. Like Moody, Kuminga is reaching the end of his rookie contract and can also become a restricted free agent if he doesn’t get an extension or new deal by 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). A terrific athlete who can dominate when he decides to drive to the rack, Kuminga is trying to balance his overall game and has been encouraged by Kerr and his assistants to shoot more jumpers.
“For me as a coach, when I see our players sign life-changing contracts, it’s really gratifying,” Kerr said. “A big part of the job is to help these kids become the best players they can be and be able to take care of their families. I hope we get them both.”
