In shutting down sign-and-trade negotiations with the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns earlier this offseason, the Golden State Warriors were planting their feet in the ground and declaring that Jonathan Kuminga would eventually return to the franchise in free agency.
While that remains the likely outcome, a potential sign-and-trade to the Kings has suddenly re-emerged into the discussion as the October 1 qualifying offer deadline draws ever closer.
Warriors shouldn't backflip on their Jonathan Kuminga stance
Along with reporting Kuminga's desire to get to Sacramento on Tuesday, Sam Amick of The Athletic also stated the belief of some that Golden State would reconsider a trade if the Kings lifted the protections on a first-round pick that's on offer.