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Warriors can turn Kuminga sign-and-trade into contending—at a cost

The Warriors could potentially acquire Dillon Brooks if they're willing to part with Buddy Hield or miss out on Al Horford.

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The Golden State Warriors are holding on to what little leverage they still have in Jonathan Kuminga negotiations. Their refusal to settle in a sign-and-trade revolving around their former top-10 pick has set the stage for a tense remainder of the summer, with uncertainty defining their outlook.

In the event that Golden State prioritizes a win-now mentality, however, there's an option they can consider—costly as it may be.