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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. […]

The Golden State Warriors have high hopes for incoming rookie Jonathan Kuminga as he’s poised to have a huge role coming into the 2021-2022 NBA season. Kuminga, the Warriors’ seventh overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, is a promising young kid who’s hoping to make an immediate impact for head coach Steve Kerr and […]

Stephen Curry is on a mission to reclaim respectability for the Golden State Warriors after missing the NBA Playoffs for the past two seasons. With the return of Klay Thompson and the experience of core guys Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins, the Warriors are primed to end their short drought. But with Curry and his […]

When it comes to the Golden State Warriors and their NBA title hopes, three things need to happen to get there. Three accomplishments the Warriors have already attained in the past. Steph Curry winning MVP One thing that needs to happen is Curry winning his third MVP award. Achieving this means his teammates are healthy […]

A ton of moves have been made in the offseason, and there will be many familiar faces in unfamiliar places. The Golden State Warriors, for one, had an active offseason. No significant moves, but rotation players have shuffled around, and the roster appears to be heading in a new direction. The Warriors missed the postseason […]

Imagine being 18 years old, and the first job you get involves this situation: Your co-workers are rich, talented superstars. Welcome to the life of Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga. The Dubs selected the teenager as their No. 7 pick in this year’s NBA draft. His new teammates are superstars Stephen Curry and Klay […]

Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga went viral on Friday after an explosive dunk during their Summer League game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sure enough, Dubs vet Klay Thompson saw the video as well and couldn’t believe what he just witnessed. During the dying seconds of the second quarter, Kuminga froze his defender with […]

As NBA Summer League continues, the stars of the future continue to shine. We’ve seen some fantastic shooting displays and thunderous dunks. Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga has been part of the festivities throughout this NBA summer event, especially in Friday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Halftime was nearing, and Kuminga had his […]

Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers were all in attendance at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday to witness the Dubs take on the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Summer League. It was rookie Jonathan Kuminga who led the way for the Warriors in their 90-84 victory over […]

Jonathan Kuminga has been a true bucket-getter during his brief stint so far in NBA Summer League. He’s averaged 17 points in two games, tied for the team-high with fellow Golden State Warriors lottery pick Moses Moody. That’s why Warriors fans have appropriately dubbed him with a scoring nickname that’s… not so appropriate for the […]

Las Vegas, NV – The Golden State Warriors played their first game in the Las Vegas NBA Summer League. The Orlando Magic defeated the Warriors 91 to 89 in a very close match. Rookie Jonathan Kuminga had a solid outing, although he struggled from the field. He still managed to have 16 points 6 rebounds, […]

This year’s 2021 NBA draft class is loaded with lots of superstar potential. Only time will tell, but this could be the best draft class since 2003. That class featured some names you might remember, like Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, and current Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Four future Hall of Famers. […]

Sacramento, CA – The Golden State Warriors’ two lottery picks made their summer league debut, and both players put on a show. They both got off to quick starts. Jonathan Kuminga scored 18 points, while Moses Moody added 19 of his own. Both players didn’t waste any time showing the fans in the Chase Center […]

The Golden State Warriors turned some heads on NBA draft night with their selections of Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. But it wasn’t the players themselves that puzzled outsiders, it was the fact that they picked players at all. The buzz with the Warriors always felt like a trade was imminent. It may not have […]

The NBA summer league gives NBA fans, media, and organizations the first look at the future stars of the NBA. Classic pictures and memories are created instantly as soon as rookies play their first game. A poor performance during a rookie’s debut game can lead to slander. At the same time, an exceptional performance on […]

San Francisco, CA – In the 2021 NBA draft, the Golden State Warriors possessed two lottery picks. The Warriors selected Jonathan Kuminga with their 7th pick and Moses Moody at 14th. Friday afternoon, joined with General Manager Bob Myers, the two rookies addressed the local media for the very first time.   View this post […]