When the Golden State Warriors used the No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft to select Jonathan Kuminga, the organization's two-timeline approach appeared alive and well.

"Similar to De'Anthony Melton, Payton appears to be waiting on the Warriors to either sign or move on from Jonathan Kuminga (perhaps via sign-and-trade). The veteran defensive wing has been a staple with the franchise.

Jonathan Kuminga’s contract negotiations with the Golden State Warriors have hit a wall. According to The San Francisco Standard’s Danny Emerman, the two sides haven’t spoken in weeks, and there’s a “distinct possibility” that the stalemate could stretch through August.