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Even after a hard-fought, physical series in the second round of the NBA playoffs, the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors have nothing but respect for each other. Ja Morant’s absence ended up being too much for the Grizzlies to overcome but they gave the Dubs a very hard time. Even with the mutual respect, […]

The Golden State Warriors showed massive confidence in Jonathan Kuminga in the NBA playoffs. Steve Kerr made him the youngest player ever to start a postseason game despite having other veterans he could have played. The entire franchise knows that they have someone special on their hands. Draymond Green told Marc Spears of Andscape that […]

The Golden State Warriors made the bold decision to start Jonathan Kuminga in the NBA playoffs. The 19-year-old had only started 12 regular-season games and had only played 15 minutes in a playoff game once. He was the youngest player ever to start a postseason contest. The move paid off, as the Warriors dominated the […]

Jonathan Kuminga made a surprise start for the Golden State Warriors for Saturday’s Game 3 matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Taking the place of the injured Gary Payton II, Kuminga just set an NBA record with his first career playoff start. At just 19 years and 213 days, the Warriors rookie has now become the […]

There was plenty of conversation surrounding flagrant fouls following Draymond Green’s ejection in Game 1 of the second-round series between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies. It did not take much time to spark up once again as Dillon Brooks was ejected just 2:52 into the Game 2 matchup.   Brooks made contact with […]

The matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies lived up to the hype in Game 1. It had all the action you could hope for, including a Draymond Green ejection and a game-winning shot attempt by Ja Morant. Unfortunately for the Grizzlies, the layup attempt at the buzzer was unable to fall and […]

Every year, there are bound to be several rookies who would find themselves on the biggest stage of them all in the NBA – the playoffs. In years past, we’ve seen the likes of Magic Johnson, Tim Duncan, and Dwayne Wade make an immediate impact on the postseason even during their first year in the […]

San Francisco, CA – This summer the Golden State Warriors received two lottery picks. They had possession of the 7th and 14th picks. With those two spots, they chose Jonathan Kuminga with their first selection and Moses Moody right after. Both rookies have had solid seasons and earned the respect of Steve Kerr and veterans […]

Lottery picks usually have plenty of opportunities to make mistakes. That hasn’t been the case for the 2021 No. 7 pick in the NBA draft Jonathan Kuminga. The versatile rookie has played well during his first season, but he has also struggled to find a steady spot in the Golden State Warriors’ rotation. “I feel […]

As the regular season approaches its end, collectors can now identify which first-year players and their NBA cards are worth investing in. In this regard, mad props should be given to the likes of Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, and Scottie Barnes, to name a few. But as great as these young stars are, there’s another […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Golden State Warriors rookies Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody have played extremely well as of late. They are completely different players compared to the beginning of the season, with Steve Kerr even trusting both as part-time starters and crunch-time performers when needed. Early in their NBA debuts, Kuminga and Moody had a […]

Right now, the Golden State Warriors have an excellent mix of veteran talent and a handful of young up-and-comers looking to make their mark on the league. Two of these young studs are rookie Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga, who have both played their respective roles for the Dubs this season. Both Moody and Kuminga […]

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors roster is a talented mixed bunch. They are equipped with a combination of young and old players ranging from teenagers to guys pushing 40 years old. The youngest member of the team is 19-year-old Jonathan Kuminga, and recently he’s been playing some of the best basketball of […]

The Golden State Warriors jumped into the final portion of the season with a blowout victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. The youngest member of the Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, was one of the many players who stood out in Thursday’s game. The rookie finished the game with 17 points, eight rebounds and a dunk that […]

The NBA has made it to the All-Star break. Players who have dominated in the first half of the season are recognized as the best of the best, while other players are using this time to vacation with family or enjoy the festivities as a spectator. This weekend is all about the hard work players […]

Those in the hobby know how excruciating it is to wait for sets that feature the hottest rookie cards. This is true, especially during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic when the distribution of the newest sports card products halted for quite some time. The story is different now with Panini churning set after set, […]

The NBA Rising Stars Game takes place on Friday night in Cleveland to kick off the All-Star Weekend festivities and Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga will be getting his chance to shine after previously being snubbed.  Per Shams, Kuminga is replacing Indiana Pacers rookie Chris Duarte on the Team Gary Payton. Golden State rookie […]

After years of toiling in the backburner, Gary Payton II has truly found a home with the Golden State Warriors. He has shown that he belongs to the NBA with his speed, toughness, and athleticism. Traits that, of course, he gained from his Hall of Famer dad. Payton has also provided some jaw-dropping highlights in […]

The Golden State Warriors have two impressive lottery picks on this year’s roster in no. 7 pick Jonathan Kuminga and n o. 14 pick Moses Moody. On Monday night, the Warriors played the Oklahoma City Thunder who have a pretty good rookie themselves. Guard Josh Giddey was selected one pick ahead of Kuminga and he […]

San Francisco, CA – One of the biggest attractions during All-Star Weekend is the slam dunk contest. The Golden State Warriors have one player participating in the event and that’s Oakland native Juan Toscano-Anderson. Draymond Green isn’t happy about that. On the Draymond Green Show, the former Defensive Player of the Year winner voiced his […]

The Golden State Warriors were severely shorthanded going into Tuesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. There was no Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, and more. This was a game many didn’t think the Warriors could win but they did behind teamwork and a game-winning shot from Jordan Poole. During the postgame […]

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 […]