Golden State's contract negotiations with restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga could be the result of a key adverse influence.

The stalemate between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga doesn't seem to be subsiding any time soon, and while the former lottery pick has until Oct. 1 to either sign a $7.9 million qualifying offer from Golden State or agree to a new extension, surely both sides would like to get something done well before then.

Nevertheless, that deal is unlikely to materialize, meaning that the Bulls and Warriors must do whatever they can to stabilize the future of their respective free agents. Otherwise, Kuminga and Giddey could end up on different teams next summer, leaving their current squads with nothing in return.