Until now, it felt like nothing more than a stalemate between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors. But behind the scenes, the talks have been far from quiet. Both sides have exchanged proposals, with GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. and owner Joe Lacob even sitting down with Kuminga and his camp in hopes of finally breaking the deadlock. The bad news? They’re just as far apart as before. For a franchise that prides itself on stability and championships, this back-and-forth saga only fuels the uncertainty surrounding its future core.

Notably, Kuminga tried to give the Warriors all the flexibility they asked for. According to ESPN, his agent, Aaron Turner, presented a one-year offer slightly above the $7.9 million qualifying offer. It wouldn’t have a no-trade clause, giving the Warriors a he

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