Report: Bad-tempered, Warriors discussed mid-level waiver-wire deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Warriors know how valuable Moses Moody is, and hope to keep him around for the foreseeable future.
Golden State’s fourth-year guard is eligible for a rookie-scale contract extension until Oct. 21, meaning if the Warriors are unable to work out a deal with Moody and/or four-year forward Jonathan Kuminga before then, he, or both, will become restricted free agents next offseason.
While it’s unclear whether either player is nearing a deal with the Warriors, Moody’s representatives have discussed an extension near the mid-level exception range for multiple seasons, according to The Athletic. Anthony Slater reported on Wednesdayciting link sources.
The current mid-level exception for the 2024-25 season is approximately $13.025 million, which could serve as a rough estimate for the average annual value of the contract.
Speaking to reporters after the The 111-97 victory of warriors over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena, coach Steve Kerr was asked about Moody working through his contract situation while preparing for a pivotal season with Golden State.
“And Moses and [Jonathan Kuminga] handles those things very well,” Kerr said. “They’re focused on playing. I’ve talked to both of them about the extensions. They know I understand their situations, having been there as a player. Every guy faces a unique set of circumstances.”
Grumpy, notoriously wise for his age, is focused on what he can control.
“I’m going to trust my agent, the people I’m paying, to focus on that and get the best out of that situation,” Moody said after the game. “I’m going to do what I can, which is to play basketball.”
It remains to be seen if Moody and/or Kuminga will work out a deal with the Warriors before next Monday’s deadline, but if they do, it will reaffirm the organization’s desire to build around its budding, young core.
