Warriors owner Joe Lacob reportedly told Jonathan Kuminga that he wishes for the forward to remain with the Warriors for a long time, drawing some heated reactions from the fan base.

Warriors Receive Massive Jonathan Kuminga Update on Thursday Amid Offseason Drama originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The biggest headline thus far during the NBA offseason has been the ongoing saga between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga.

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The Milwaukee Bucks chose not to trade for Jonathan Kuminga because they didn't want to give up a fan-favorite, per reports.

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