Wow! Rejecting a 5-year, $150 million contract! The relationship with the Warriors is now irreparable.

The Warriors had previously offered Kuminga a 5-year, $150 million extension last year, which he declined as he was seeking a contract near the maximum salary...

According to recent reports,Kuminga is now open to accepting a contract worth around $30 million per year, but he is not interested in returning to the Warriors.

In short, Kuminga simply does not want to wear the Warriors' jersey anymore, feeling that staying with the team would hinder his growth and not allow his talents to shine fully.

However, it's understandable, as the current Warriors are still primarily led by veterans like Curry, Butler, and Draymond Green, leaving young players in supporting roles.

Kuminga has already spent four seasons with the Warriors, and as a passionate young star, he is eager to break free from the "chains" and soar, especially after being DNP in four of the seven games in the first round of the playoffs this year, and then averaging 20.8 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in the second round to prove himself, which only strengthened his resolve to leave.

In fact, the Warriors aren't too keen on keeping Kuminga either; the issue is that his trade value is so low that there is virtually no market for him. Otherwise, both sides would have parted ways long ago, avoiding the discomfort of knowing they don't get along while still having to face each other daily.

Because the question of Kuminga's future remains unresolved, the Warriors have become the only team in this year's free agency that has not made any extensions or signings, merely watching other teams thrive while they struggle to even get a taste, and if this stalemate continues, it’s likely that Horford won't get anything either, leading to a frustrating start to the new season with no progress in recruitment.

Curry is already 37 years old, with only a few years left in his playing career, and the championship window is closing. Every upcoming season is crucial; if the Warriors' management does nothing to build a championship-contending framework for him to compete against the league's top teams, it would be incredibly disappointing.

It’s important to note that while aiming for success and developing new talent simultaneously sounds ideal, in practice, it often leads to counterproductive outcomes. The Warriors, facing a lack of talent transition and internal strife in recent years, are a prime example of this.

In conclusion, a Warrior can accept a path to the top filled with thorns, but cannot accept a journey forward devoid of hope!