The Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga have been embroiled in a constant struggle this offseason that has handcuffed the franchise’s offseason.
As a result of this ongoing staredown, the franchise has been financially unable to make any official moves in free agency. Key veterans like Al Horford, De'Anthony Melton, and Gary Payton II remain unsigned until a decision is made by the Warriors and Kuminga.
The bottom line is that Kuminga wants to be in control of his own destiny, and he has been visibly disillusioned with the franchise's plans for him.
It all came to a head after Kuminga reportedly turned the tables on Joe Lacob during an urgent meeting in Miami on August 11. The meeting was attended by GM Mike Dunleavy, Lacob, the player’s agent, Aaron Turner, and Kuminga himse