Leave the team resolutely! The Warriors stay in crisis

According to the latest news from Hoops Wire, Golden State Warriors 22-year-old forward star Jonathan Cumingga has officially submitted an application to the management for departure and clearly stated that he hopes to join the Sacramento Kings or Phoenix Suns. The 2019 No. 7 pick's tension with head coach Steve Cole is pushing the Warriors to a crossroads of reconstruction.

Currently, Kumingga has several options as a restricted free agent. He can renew his new contract with the Warriors, or choose to stay with the team at a qualified offer of $7.89 million next season, and sign quotations with other teams before entering the unlimited free market next year.

If he accepts offers from other teams, the Warriors have the right to choose to match the offer to leave him or allow the 22-year-old striker to leave and sign and then switch.

The Warriors management has a clear attitude towards Kumingga's stay or not. They said: "We try to stay responsible. We cannot spend money casually under the salary cap limit and hard salary cap limit. But we still love Jonathan very much and hope to find a balance point that is suitable for both sides. But we will not sacrifice our current or future roster construction capabilities for him. We must build the team responsibly."

These words not only reflect the recognition of Kumingga, but also show the team's helplessness under salary pressure.

Warriors team reporter Monte Poole revealed: "Kuminga's team has made a noise to the Suns and the Kings, and they are willing to sign a contract as long as the offer is reasonable. Both teams urgently need young forwards, but they are both waiting for the Warriors' bottom line. "

Multi-party sources confirmed that the conflict between Kuminga and Cole has long been irreconcilable:

2022-23 season: was scolded in public for defensive moves

2024 playoffs: 4 games of DNP (not played)

Training conflict: Refusing to execute specific tactics was refrigerated

"Steve (Koll)'s system needs absolute obedience," an anonymous assistant revealed, "But JK (Kumingga) wants more opportunities to hold the ball and play singles, which directly leads to fluctuations in his playing time. "

The famous salary expert Bobby Max analyzed: "The Warriors either grit their teeth to match the quotation, or sign first and then exchange for stop loss. But Kumingga's behavior of designating the next company has greatly reduced his trading value. "

Kumingga's own talent is undoubtedly, and his physical condition and athletic ability are quite outstanding among players of the same age group. In the Warriors' seasons, he has also shown certain potential, but under the Warriors' tactical system and personnel configuration, the opportunities he has gained are relatively limited.

For young players, sufficient playing time and clear role positioning are crucial, which may be an important reason why he is eager to leave the Warriors.

Now, Kumingga's future is pending. Whether to stay with the Warriors to find a new balance, or join the King and the Sun embark on a new journey, it is full of unknowns. But what is certain is that with Kumingga's talent, no matter what the final destination is, he will be the target of each team.