Jonathan Kuminga’s contract impasse with the Warriors technically started in late June, when the forward entered free agency after Golden State tendered him a $7.9 million, one-year qualifying offer.

In previous NBA generations, a player like Jonathan Kuminga -- with his 99th-percentile athleticism and top-flight scoring potential at just 22 years old -- would have a nine-figu

The Golden State Warriors have had weeks to explore the numerous possible paths forward for the Jonathan Kuminga saga. According to the latest reports, they’ve picked the one that is bound to create the most mess.