Following the news, Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard took to his X account to sound a warning about possible outcomes if the stalemate continues. He said the situation is “possibly limping toward Kuminga accepting the $7.9 million qualifying offer,” a scenario neither side wants.

Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors have not come to terms on a contract extension yet. Kuminga was drafted seventh overall in 2021, and there were high hopes for him to play a big part in the Warriors’ future plans.