According to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson II, both the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga are interested in considering a sign-and-trade that would benefit both sides.

As of late, Steve Kerr has completely disregarded and pushed off the services of Kuminga, especially when he could have been used in tight or really tough situations. Plus, the Warriors have found it difficult to get Kuminga in a positive, consistent space where it wouldn’t disrupt the flow of the team.

A sign-and-trade would be beneficial to both sides, as Kuminga would prove his worth for a team who wants him and the Warriors would get draft capital, a needing piece, or whatever his return value would look like.

For this consideration to take place, Golden State would need to extend the $7.9 million qualifying offer to Kuminga during this upcoming offseason. Per reports, they are expected to do so.

While Kerr has lost full confidence in Kuminga, owner Joe Lacob has not. He remains committed to the 22-year-old and wants to see him return to the team next regular season. However, if he is traded, Lacob reportedly won’t let him go for nothing. It must be for the right price in his head.

“There are certainly things he has to improve on, but he’s 22 years old,” Lacob said. “He’s got a hell of a lot of potential, and I would think he would be a part of our future plans. Now we’ll have to see how the market all shakes out. We have a lot of evaluating to do. Not me necessarily. But everybody — from coaching staff to basketball operations. We’ll kind of sit around and talk about how we want to construct the team for next year and what the situation is with respect to him.”

According to the Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, Golden State’s fans will begin to see a new era in The Bay.

Jonathan Kuminga will become a starter and replace Draymond Green in the starting five, which took some fans by storm. Mainly speculating if this is due to Green’s production; however, according to Kerr, it’s to give rest to Green and more minutes for the upcoming player.

During their loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kuminga had officially replaced the veteran in the starting lineup. This isn’t going anywhere.

“The idea is we are trying to make the most of Jonathan’s ability to get downhill, get him more time …we are searching for ways to get those guys more involved and not wear down Draymond and Steph [Curry],” said Kerr after the game.

Now, is the 34-year-old okay with this massive change? Whether shocking or not, he is very okay with it.

“Of course, I’m OK with it. I have been one of JK’s biggest fans since he’s been here. And so if he has an opportunity to start, you can’t be hypocritical … I’m a starter in the NBA. I know that. But if it’s something to try to help this team win, I’m always going to be for it,” said Green.

As long as it benefits the team and gives Kuminga a chance to explode onto the scene, then he is all for it.

This season, the 22-year-old averages 14.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 20 games.

According to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer, Jonathan Kuminga wants a huge payday, and the Golden State Warriors are willing to entertain the possibility of extending him.

If they were to sign him to a max extension, then Mike Dunleavy Jr. will be signing him to a five-year, $224 million contract. This comes after Lauri Markkanen was taken out as one of their options to trade for. So, Golden State will look to extend Moses Moody and Kuminga.

Kuminga would be the fifth player from the 2021 NBA Draft to earn a max contract. The other four players are Cade Cunningham, Scottie Barnes, Franz Wagner, and Evan Mobley.