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The Golden State Warriors visited the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center on Tuesday night and found themselves in a dogfight. The Warriors, playing without Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, were trying to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter, as the Spurs erected a comfortable lead. With a little less than seven minutes […]

This past summer, the Golden State Warriors received two lottery picks in the NBA draft. It was well known that the Dubs planned on competing for a championship this season, so a ton of teams were interested in trading for the two draft spots. However, in the end, they kept their picks and drafted Jonathan […]

Coming into the 2021 season, Jonathan Kuminga had his fair share of doubters. The Golden State Warriors rookie had the physical tools and attributes to be successful, but he was considered to be a raw prospect. Fans wondered where he would fit in a contending roster like the Dubs. As it turns out, though, the […]

The Golden State Warriors got exactly who they wanted at the No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, they selected the teenager Jonathan Kuminga. The 6 foot 8 forward has shown glimpses of greatness, and he’s had some down moments this season too, but that’s all a part of being a rookie. One of […]

Jordan Poole was the Golden State Warriors’ 28th pick in the 2019 NBA draft. In his first season, he spent a lot of time in the G League before finally getting his break and becoming a major contributor to the team. Now, three years, later rookie Jonathan Kuminga is experiencing a similar situation. The No. […]

San Francisco, CA – Tuesday night, Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson dished out a season-high six assists in a win over the Dallas Mavericks. The three-time champion made some behind-the-back passes that made the crowd go nuts, and the high-flying rookie Jonathan Kuminga was the recipient of a few of those dimes. “Growing up […]

In the 2021 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors had two first-round lottery picks. Their first selection was the super talented Jonathan Kuminga, who they chose with the 7th pick, then their 14th pick was one of the best shooters in the draft class, Moses Moody. Steve Kerr is satisfied with the progression of both […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga was the latest victim of Lance Stephenson’s unique antics as the Dubs took on the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. Kuminga was called for a technical foul after shoving the Pacers vet — a development that Stephenson was clearly lobbying for. Stephenson is an absolute pro when it comes […]

San Francisco, CA – Jonathan Kuminga was the Golden State Warriors’ no. 7 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Since Draymond Green is still out due to a back injury that’s bothering his calf, the rookie has been getting meaningful minutes. Kuminga was once again tapped to start against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday […]

The Golden State Warriors have emerged as one of the best teams in the league during the first half of the season. Nevertheless, there’s also no denying that the Dubs could use an upgrade for their roster as they look to secure another NBA title this term. The good news for Golden State’s young rising […]

When you are a rookie in the NBA, there are new responsibilities that come with the title. Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga just exposed one of his new responsibilities. After losing a game to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, Kuminga was seen holding a game board. It prompted a reporter to ask Kuminga if […]

Friday, a shorthanded Golden State Warriors team, went to battle against the Chicago Bulls. They were without Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. So, for Stephen Curry and the Dubs to get a win in the Windy City, somebody would have to step up and have a big game. Multiple players did just that, but rookie […]

The Golden State Warriors heavily depend on the scoring from their superstar point guard Stephen Curry. On Friday against the Chicago Bulls that wasn’t the case. He was the fourth-leading scorer on his team, en route to a 138-96 victory. Jonathan Kuminga led the Warriors in scoring with 25, Jordan Poole had 22, and Wiggins […]

The Golden State Warriors put a beatdown on the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Instead of Stephen Curry doing most of the damage, it was rookie forward Jonathan Kuminga. The seventh overall selection from the 2021 draft scored 25 points on 10-12 shooting. He added three assists and career-high three blocks to punctuate his tremendous performance. […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a good old fashioned beating on Thursday. The Warriors lost to the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, 118-99. The Dubs were down 39 points at one point, and nothing positive transpired on the court. Well, almost nothing. After the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he thinks Jonathan Kuminga could […]

On Thursday, the Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Pelicans without stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Since the team was short-handed, rookie Jonathan Kuminga got extended playing time at Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans have one of the most dominant centers in the NBA with Jonas Valanciunas, and Kuminga had to defend him […]

The Golden State Warriors scored a massive Christmas Day road victory over the Phoenix Suns. With the win, the Warriors snatched the top spot in the league standings and now hold the best record in the NBA. Despite being down several key wing players and facing a fully healthy Suns team, the Dubs still managed […]

The Golden State Warriors are trying to straddle the line between winning championships and developing their young talent. Rookies Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody have seen inconsistent playing time as Warriors head coach Steve Kerr juggles a deep rotation that will only get deeper once Klay Thompson and James Wiseman return. Thompson hasn’t played in […]

Jonathan Kuminga poured in a career-high performance against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night. The Golden State Warriors, however, lost that game, 119-100, as they opted to rest their stars on the second night of a back-to-back. Kuminga flashed the potential that enticed the Warriors to select him with their high lottery pick, tallying 26 […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga registered the first start of his NBA career on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors, thanks to the Dubs resting key stars. The No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft had a career night, scoring 26 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field and 4-of-6 from 3-point range in […]

The Golden State Warriors traveled to Canada to face the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, but they were extremely shorthanded after beating the Boston Celtics on Friday night. There was no Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, or Jordan Poole. This meant Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga’s first start of his career. Kuminga showed glimpses of why […]

On Monday night, the Golden State Warriors blew out the Orlando Magic. It was a game that the Dubs were in control of from start to finish. That meant minutes for rookies Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, who got called up from the G-League for this game. Once Kuminga entered the contest, he wasted no […]

The Golden State Warriors could be looking to shake things up a little bit after uncharacteristically losing two out of their past three games. Dubs head coach Steve Kerr could be turning to his rookies in Jonathan Kkuminga and Moses Moody who have now both been recalled from the Santa Cruz Warriors. The Dubs made […]

Klay Thompson is back on his boat and doing IG Live. However, as it appears, he doesn’t want his healthy Golden State Warriors teammates like Jonathan Kuminga watching him. Apparently, Kuminga jumped into Thompson’s IG live on Friday–perhaps in a show of support to his veteran teammate. Nonetheless, he received nothing but roasting from the […]

Although it might be hard to believe for some, this Golden State Warriors side is actually just two years removed from making five straight NBA Finals appearances. While this squad looks undeniably different from the dynasty Warriors, it’s also true that the front office has done a stellar job in keeping their core intact, in […]

The Golden State Warriors are off to a pretty good start. They’re 13-2 and in possession of the one seed in the Western Conference. Yeah, Stephen Curry running the show is intimidating as is for opposing defenses, but the most dangerous part of this Warriors’ team is that they’re playing with house money. Let’s begin […]

Jonathan Kuminga is far from a finished product. The Golden State Warriors rookie taken with the number seven overall pick is still an immensely raw talent at 19 years of age. But Warriors head coach Steve Kerr knows that he has the frame and physicality to be an elite defender – maybe even Klaw-like. Kerr […]

When the Golden State Warriors drafted Jonathan Kuminga with the No. 7 pick, they knew they were getting a player full of potential. They didn’t know they would be getting a 19-year-old who could play right away. The one thing that has earned him playing time during crucial points of games is his defense. “We […]

Although the Golden State Warriors’ seven-game winning streak ended on Sunday, there was one positive takeaway from this game against the Charlotte Hornets. That positive was the play of their first lottery pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Jonathan Kuminga. His defensive abilities were on full display, and Draymond Green noticed some things and made […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors are in an interesting position this year. They’re a top team in the NBA. Their roster has two lottery picks from this year’s NBA draft. That makes them a team with a ton of depth. It makes it extremely difficult for a developing rookie to get in […]

The Golden State Warriors selected Jonathan Kuminga with the seventh overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but apparently, he wasn’t their first choice. According to Josh Giddey’s dad, the Dubs told his agent they were going to draft him if he was still on the board but instead, the Aussie went to the Oklahoma […]

San Francisco, CA – The league-leading Golden State Warriors have been in an intriguing situation the last two seasons. Since playing in the NBA Finals in 2019, they’ve received three lottery picks. With those selections, they plucked James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga, and Moses Moody. Lottery picks typically end up on bad teams. These guys, however, […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Six minutes is the amount of time Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga played in his NBA debut. He was 1-of-4 from the field, and the first basket of his career was a three-pointer. Kuminga was active on defense as well. He earned the first steal of his career in those quick […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga could return and make his official NBA debut as early as Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kuminga confirmed the possibility himself, noting that it will be a big day for him and his family in Congo should he be given the green light to suit up. Meanwhile, Warriors […]

Jonathan Kuminga is progressing well in his recovery from knee injury, but don’t expect him to play for the Golden State Warriors any time soon. According to Warriors PR, Kuminga has been “cleared to participate in full-team practices.” However, he will be sidelined in the team’s next three games before being re-evaluated next Friday. The […]

San Francisco, CA – Right before the Golden State Warriors’ final preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Dubs received some great news about James Wiseman and Jonathan Kuminga. ESPN’s Nick Friedell said the Warriors notified him that James Wiseman would be amping things up in his individual workouts, and he will be re-evaluated […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga suffered a right knee injury in the preseason game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. Kuminga underwent an MRI and will be reevaluated in a week with a strained patella tendon. Jonathan Kuminga strained his patella tendon in his right knee. He will be re-evaluated next week.#DubNation — […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga has a lot to learn coming into his first season. Stephen Curry just taught him a valuable one on watching out for his killer pump fakes. Check out the Warriors star giving Kuminga the business with one subtle fake: Getting to practice defending Stephen Curry is definitely a privilege […]

The Golden State Warriors’ No. 7 pick in the 2021 draft, Jonathan Kuminga, might be the most athletic rookie in this year’s class. At 18 years old, however, it was uncertain what position he will play with the Dubs this 2021-22 season. That was until head coach Steve Kerr cleared the air after Wednesday’s practice. […]