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.

The Golden State Warriors have been embroiled in a tumultuous offseason saga involving their young forward, Jonathan Kuminga. Amid problematic contract negotiations, Kuminga has stated that he does not want to return next season.

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The Milwaukee Bucks chose not to trade for Jonathan Kuminga because they didn't want to give up a fan-favorite, per reports.

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