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Chris Paul will start the Golden State Warriors’ first exhibition game on Saturday, and likely remain in Steve Kerr’s first five come when the new-look Phoenix Suns come to town for the regular season opener on October 24th. Once Draymond Green returns from a sprained ankle and gets back up to regular playing speed, though, […]

As much changed for the Golden State Warriors’ roster and front office over the offseason, the fabric of this team’s identity remains pretty much the same as when it was celebrating a fourth championship in eight years less than 16 months ago. Stephen Curry is still the Dubs’ singular offensive engine, Draymond Green still sets […]

So, the Milwaukee Bucks just traded for Damian Lillard. Meanwhile, Jrue Holiday is now on the Portland Trail Blazers. But he won’t be a Blazer for long. Which team does he end up on next? Are the Golden State Warriors in the mix to trade for the five-time All-Defensive guard? There were plenty of moving […]

The Golden State Warriors won’t know for sure what Chris Paul’s role will be this season until training camp tips off in a few weeks. As October 2nd fast approaches, though, the future Hall-of-Fame floor general’s influence has already begun rubbing off on Jonathan Kuminga in recent pickup games— yet another indication Paul is best […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga delivered a dunk that will undoubtedly excite fans ahead of the new 2023/24 season. Kuminga is already known for having some of the best highlight-reel dunks in the league over the course of the last two years. He’s showing no signs of slowing down either as further evidenced of […]

The offseason is a time when NBA players take part in pro-am leagues across the country. For fans who might not be able to afford tickets to an NBA game, these leagues give them the opportunity to see some of their favorite NBA players up close. Former NBA player Jamal Crawford runs one of those […]

NBA talents from every single team are always looking to stay in the gym and work on their craft during the offseason, hence why we always see stars playing in different summer leagues and tournaments. This offseason is no different. This upcoming weekend, Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II and forward Jonathan Kuminga will […]

Jonathan Kuminga knows exactly what he has to do to become an indispensable cog for the Golden State Warriors in 2023-24. Don’t mistake his frank acknowledgement of the immense pressure facing him as any indication the 20-year-old will be burdened by it, though. “This upcoming season is definitely the year,” Kuminga told Leonard Solms of […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the most exciting and popular franchises in the NBA by most fans’ standards. With Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, dunk specialist Andrew Wiggins and the controversial Draymond Green among the starters, the Warriors have become an entirely different branch on the ‘Showtime’ tree out West. Next season, the Warriors […]

Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green has been in the news plenty over the course of his career and frankly, it’s rarely for a reason he can be happy about. This remains true, as NBC Sports reporter Monte Poole appeared on the Steiny & Guru radio show Thursday detailing yet another precarious locker room […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga was shocked to hear about the Chris Paul trade, when the team acquired the veteran last month for youngster Jordan Poole in a major turn of events. Kuminga spoke to Inside the Warriors in an exclusive interview, where he discussed his thoughts on the trade and how the Warriors […]

Despite trade talk and the arrival of Chris Paul, Golden State Warriors star man Steph Curry is expecting big things from Jonathan Kuminga in the 2023/24 season. Kuminga made slight improvements last season as he posted 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 67 regular season games. That said, it was still an underwhelming […]

The Golden State Warriors shocked the NBA world last month, pulling off a trade for 12-time All-Star Chris Paul, who will join a star-studded Dubs squad consisting of Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson. The talent of CP3 is one thing, but Draymond in particular believes Paul’s experience grooming young players is going to […]

The Golden State Warriors appear intent to go all-in on winning another championship next season, if their Jordan Poole for Chris Paul trade was any indication. But will the Warriors decide to do the unthinkable and shop yet another player many thought would be a huge part of the post-Stephen Curry iteration of the Dubs […]

The Golden State Warriors clearly have grown tired of the proverb, “let the kids play,” and appear to be going all in on building a veteran core who can lead them back into championship contention next season. Trading Jordan Poole for Chris Paul strongly supports the notion that the front office is trying to shift […]

Even before the beginning of the draft and free agency, the Golden State Warriors were all over the NBA headlines. Bob Myers has stepped down from his post, Draymond Green is an unrestricted free agent, and the Warriors acquired generational point guard Chris Paul. Jordan Poole was floating in trade rumors after his rocky 2022-23 […]

The Golden State Warriors have recently made it clear they don’t plan on trading forward Jonathan Kuminga, but that hasn’t stopped teams from calling about the former lottery pick. In fact, the Indiana Pacers contacted the Dubs to see what Kuminga’s availability looks like. Via Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports: “Indiana has been scouring the […]

The Golden State Warriors 2022-23 season ended in disappointing fashion. The Warriors fell short of their ultimate to repeat as NBA champions, as the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated them in the second round of the playoffs. And one Warriors player who has seen their name in trade rumors since the season ended is Jonathan Kuminga. […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been embroiled in trade rumors all offseason so far. His teammate Andre Iguodala got in on the fun by tweeting that Jonathan Kuminga is now 7’2 in order to hype up the highly coveted young forward, and ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins fell for it, reports Awful Announcing’s Sean Keeley. […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s name continues to swirl in trade rumors as the 2023 NBA Draft draws closer and closer. If the former No. 7 overall pick is ultimately moved before Thursday night, it appears the Golden State Warriors will have made that drastic decision for the chance to select an elite prospect with a high-value lottery […]

The Golden State Warriors dropped some big news on Friday with the announcement of a new general manager in Mike Dunleavy Jr. following the departure of Bob Myers. Heading into the 2023 offseason and the NBA Draft, Dunleavy will have his work cut out for him as he attempts to reshape the Warriors into a […]

The Golden State Warriors have a lot of decisions to make heading into this offseason. They made some big front office news on Friday following the departure of former general manager Bob Myers. Mike Dunleavy Jr. will be tasked with trying to maximize this team’s window and re-making a championship contender. In doing so, he’ll […]

The Golden State Warriors failed to defend their 2022 NBA Championship after getting tossed by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Bob Myers, one of the catalysts of Golden State’s dynastic run, is already gone after the former general manager opted to move on to new ventures. With […]

It’s still unclear where the Golden State Warriors will be picking in the 2023 NBA Draft. Whether they simply stick at No. 19, trade Jonathan Kuminga to vault into the lottery or move out of the first round altogether, though, the type of prospect the Dubs will be targeting next Thursday night is likely to […]

The Golden State Warriors are considering a trade in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, according to multiple reports. The exact nature of a potential Warriors’ 2023 NBA Draft trade, however, seems to be unclear. The latest update suggests that Golden State could trade out of the first round altogether. The Warriors are […]

You can’t separate the Golden State Warriors’ reported interest in trading Jonathan Kuminga for a high pick in the 2023 NBA Draft from the other major questions this team must answer during a potentially franchise-altering offseason. It was only February when the Warriors finally gave up on James Wiseman, scrapping the two-timeline blueprint to firmly […]

With the Golden State Warriors not yet ready to break up the core of what’s been the most impressive team of the past decade, there are myriad questions how they will approach the offseason. Those questions are primarily about the playing futures of Jordan Poole and Jonathan Kuminga, two talented players whose chemistry — and […]

Just one year ago, the Golden State Warriors were celebrating their fourth championship in the last eight seasons. Now they have questions to answer about their core moving forward and whether or not young talents like Jonathan Kuminga can be long-term assets for them. Drafted in the first round by the Warriors in 2021, Kuminga […]

The Golden State Warriors couldn’t repeat the fairytale finish that they had last season. Their campaign ended in six games against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 Western Conference Semifinals. This gave their personnel some free time to talk about the NBA Finals. Draymond Green hosted Warriors head coach Steve Kerr on his podcast […]

The defending-champion Golden State Warriors vastly underperformed expectations this season while the Miami Heat continue defying them. After watching the underdog Heat roar back to beat the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Steve Kerr hinted at the overarching reason behind his team’s wholly disappointing title defense. Appearing on The Draymond Green Show Sunday […]

The Golden State Warriors won their fourth NBA Championship in the iteration of their Big 3 and head coach Steve Kerr. The 2022 crown was far different from the previous ones as the journey was more tumultuous, and there were more young guns that were included on their roster. Jordan Poole is a fantastic piece, […]

It’s still unclear who will be running the Golden State Warriors’ front office this summer. Whether Bob Myers decides to stick around, Mike Dunleavy Jr. takes his place or someone else vaults to the top of the team’s basketball operations department won’t change the harshest reality of a pivotal offseason. The Warriors’ ability to restock […]

Steve Kerr balked at the notion he’d ever guarantee a finite role or amount of court time to a player’s agent or other representation. As rumors continue swirling about Jonathan Kuminga’s interest in leaving the Golden State Warriors barring an uptick in minutes next season, though, Kerr laid out exactly what the 20-year-old needs to […]

The Golden State Warriors are beginning an offseason that is filled with questions for the organization. Following their NBA Playoffs exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most pressing questions is who will be on the roster to start next season. As of right now, there is a lot of […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s postseason certainly didn’t go how anyone wanted—not him, Dub Nation nor the Golden State Warriors themselves. As he eyes a pivotal, potentially career-altering summer following a disappointing end to 2022-23, though, Kuminga is looking toward a beloved Dubs stalwart as inspiration to improve. The morning after the Warriors were eliminated by the Los […]

The Golden State Warriors and forward Jonathan Kuminga are expected to discuss his future with the team this offseason, according to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater and Shams Charania. If Kuminga is not guaranteed a bigger role, he could seek a trade. Kuminga played over 10 minutes in just one of the Warriors’ 10 playoff games […]

For all of the Golden State Warriors‘ accomplishments over the past decade, their ability to build their team organically was among the main reasons that people spoke so highly of them. At their genesis they were buoyed by veteran big men in David Lee and Andrew Bogut, who spent the first few seasons of their […]

The Golden State Warriors are into Round 2 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, facing the Los Angeles Lakers. Their rotation will continue to shrink as the playoffs go on. Jonathan Kuminga is one of the players the Warriors are squeezing out despite some improvements in his second season. The Warriors went 10 deep in Game […]

Anything is possible amid day-to-day variability of the postseason microscope. As the Golden State Warriors’ playoff run continues with Thursday’s crucial Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers, though, it still seems like Jonathan Kuminga is on the outside looking in at playing time. The sophomore forward didn’t play in the Warriors’ series-opening loss to […]