The Golden State Warriors approach to Jonathan Kuminga's free agency has been bewildering to many, with the franchise unwilling to offer more than a single season of guaranteed money to the 22-year-old, yet also holding firm on their reluctance to entertain sign-and-trade scenarios.
That includes multiple offers from the Sacramento Kings who have been the strongest potential suitor for Kuminga. The pacific rival started with a laughable package of Dario Saric, Devin Carter and second-round picks, before moving closer to the mark with an offer of Malik Monk and a protected future first-round pick.
Some fans implored the Warriors to take that offer and simply move on from the entire Kuminga saga, but it's now become crystal clear as to why the franchise rejected that package for the former seventh overall pick.