TITLE: Contract Talks Stalled for Giddey, Kuminga and Grimes as Oct. 1 Deadline Nears
SLUG: contract-talks-stalled-giddey-kuminga-grimes-deadline
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With the NBA calendar moving deeper into September, three of the league’s most prominent restricted free agents remain without new deals. As of Sept. 7, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey, Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and Philadelphia 76ers wing Quentin Grimes have still not reached agreements with their respective clubs.
Team and league sources indicate there has been little to no progress in recent weeks. All three players are operating under the same timetable: restricted free agents must decide by Oct. 1 whether to sign their one-year qualifying offers or continue negotiating multiyear contracts.
The stalemate has prompted front-office observers to speculate on potential middle-ground deals that could satisfy both sides. While no formal proposals have been made public, the prevailing sentiment is that each party may need to soften its stance to avoid a last-minute decision similar to the one made this summer by Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas, who ultimately accepted his $6 million qualifying offer.
For now, the Bulls, Warriors and 76ers, along with agents for Giddey, Kuminga and Grimes, are expected to ramp up discussions as the deadline approaches. If no compromise is reached, signing the qualifying offer remains each player’s final option, keeping them under team control for one more season and setting the stage for unrestricted free agency in 2026.
Source: HoopsRumors
