SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga considered it a positive learning experience going through a lengthy contract negotiation to better understand the NBA's business side, and the fifth-year forward expressed a desire Thursday to stay with the Golden State Warriors for the long term.

He hopes that sentiment is mutual. Only time will tell.

"I would say so based on me being back here, official now," Kuminga said following his first practice with the Warriors since signing a two-year contract Tuesday that would pay him $46.5 million. “At the end of the day, let’s see where this takes us. My focus this year is pushing and actually helping us win.”

As a group, Golden State welcomed back Kuminga after months of uncertainty for both sides. Kuminga had received a qualifying offer in late Ju

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