As the Golden State Warriors have attempted to build out their roster around their veteran trio this offseason, their stand-off with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga has prevented them from finalizing any moves with free agents.
Yet, with both De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II signaling patience in regards to the Warriors' situation, a cold market this offseason has saved the Warriors from a disaster created by their own incompetence.
Now, as players such as Al Horford still remain unsigned, and relatively without other opportunities, Golden State has been allowed to take as much time as they need with Kuminga: a luxury that, in another offseason, would not have existed.