As the Golden State Warriors have attempted to find a resolution to their Jonathan Kuminga saga, there has been on major discrepancy between the two parties: their view of Kuminga's potential within the NBA.
Now, as the Sacramento Kings intensify their pursuit of the restricted free agent, it has become increasingly clear that they can grant Kuminga his wish of a longer runway and an opportunity for a starting spot, and the Warriors must mourn their inability to provide that to their dynamic young player.
Although it remains uncertain whether the Warriors will decide to move forward with a sign-and-trade this offseason or wait until the trade deadline to deal Kuminga, it is clear that the end of his time in The Bay is nearing, and the unfortunate reality is that it could be for the best.