Kuminga's options appear limited. Going back to Golden State for a year could make sense, but there's a lot of risk for both sides.

An Eastern Conference team's potential offseason decision could escalate where things stand between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors.

By prospectively acquiring a floor-stretcher like Smith along with another young piece like Ayo Dosunmu in a hypothetical sign-and-trade, the Warriors could supply their 4-time NBA champion and 2022 NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry with a serviceable partner in pick-and-fade actions.