Shelburne's idea could solve the current rift between Kuminga and Golden State's front office. However, if he's dead set on signing his qualifying offer or forcing his way out of the franchise, no alterations the front office makes will be deemed good enough.

Probably the most interesting and persistent question to emerge from this offseason has been what, exactly, Jonathan Kuminga is worth on the open market. The Warriors obviously have his rights, and have the utmost control when it comes to answering the question,

Dec 15, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors remain far apart in contract negotiations.