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.

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.

Per the report, Sacramento offered guard Malik Monk and a lottery-protected 2030 first-round pick to Golden State as part of a sign-and-trade deal for Kuminga, who was offered a three-year, $63 million contract.