Kawakami’s proposal is simply to partially guarantee the second year of the $45 million deal. That would keep Kuminga from having a no-trade clause and could be enticing enough to end the saga, given that it would net the young forward some guaranteed extra cash and stability.

Jonathan Kuminga is reportedly drawing significant interest from the Sacramento Kings. Kuminga is an unrestricted free agent this summer and has yet to reach an agreement with the Golden State Warriors over a new contract. Sacramento has reportedly engaged the Warriors front office over a potential sign-and-trade.