The Golden State Warriors could be set to reunite with veteran guard Gary PaytonII on a new deal in free agency — but not until Jonathan Kuminga‘s future isfinally settled one way or the other.Payton has been one of several playersaround the league affected by the current restricted free agency freeze,

Jonathan Kuminga Had Six Words After $45 Million Warriors Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Wednesday, reports surfaced that restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga rejected a two-year, $45 million contract to re-sign with the Golden State Warriors ( h/t Shams Charania of ESPN ).

According to Charania and Slater, Kuminga’s team presented the Warriors with a three-year, $82 million offer that would help the team stay under the second apron, thus ensuring that they maintain the ability to use the taxpayer mid-level exception. For now, it seems that price is too high for the Dubs ... at least without some options in there.