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The Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga, along with Buddy Heild to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis. After years of speculation that head coach Steve Kerr struggled fitting Kuminga into the lineup, it appears he is finally admitting that was the case. Kerr, who is 60 years old, claims that it was […]

Coming into the season, the Atlanta Hawks were crowned by many as having one of the best offseasons in the league. The first move they made was trading for Kristaps Porzingis and not having to give up much but Terance Mann, Georges Niang, and the 22nd pick in the NBA Draft. Porzingis was one of […]

The Jonathan Kuminga saga in Golden State has finally concluded. The Warriors are trading Kuminga and guard Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for stretch big Kristaps Porzingis, as first reported by ESPN. The trade marks an end to a tumultuous and tenuous five-years between Golden State and the 23-year-old forward. Disagreements about the 2022 […]

Jonathan Kuminga had his wish granted after the Golden State Warriors shipped him to the Atlanta Hawks a day before the trade deadline. The Warriors also traded Buddy Hield, getting Kristaps Porzingis in return, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Kuminga demanded a trade from the Warriors after growing more discontented with his […]

With their dreams of acquiring Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo fading, the Golden State Warriors have traded Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, league sources told ClutchPoints. The Warriors had been in contact with the Bucks several times in the week leading up to the trade deadline, offering an […]

The Golden State Warriors have been involved in trade talks for some time, and with the deadline approaching, it’s hard to tell if they have anything in place to make a deal. With Jimmy Butler out for the season, the need for depth is important, but the main story is whether Jonathan Kuminga will have […]

Ever since reports surfaced about the Milwaukee Bucks actually fielding calls for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and expressing a level of openness they’ve never shown before to trading him, the NBA trade landscape has been put on hold. Teams around the league have been calling the Bucks to see if it’s possible to acquire Giannis […]

The Golden State Warriors look ready to lure back Jonathan Kuminga. But the Warriors still face trading him away amid his health update. Warriors beat reporter for ClutchPoints Kenzo Fukuda revealed Kuminga’s status as of Saturday night. “Steve Kerr said Jonathan Kuminga, who’s been sidelined with a bone bruise in his knee, is feeling better,” […]

The drama surrounding Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is the gift that keeps on giving. Or so it seems. Fans quickly speculated after it was revealed that Kuminga left the Warriors’ recently concluded five-game road trip early. Many believed that he went home to pack his stuff as Kuminga was going to be moved […]

The Golden State Warriors have a less a week to figure out what direction they want to take the franchise following Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear against the Miami Heat. The injury changes everything for the Warriors, and both now and for the future. And it’s why they must go all-in for a Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

If there is one saying that fits the NBA trade deadline perfectly, it is to expect the unexpected. After all, that is what happened last year, as nobody thought the Dallas Mavericks would ever trade Luka Doncic. One year later, a quieter, less eventful NBA trade deadline appears to be on the horizon… that is, […]

The Seattle Seahawks are heading to Super Bowl LX, and they have Jaxon Smith-Njigba to thank for much of the heavy lifting. Following the Seahawks’ 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga took to social media to celebrate his “brother.” Kuminga posted […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga suffered a bone bruise after hyperextending his left knee in Thursday night’s 123-115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the team announced on Sunday afternoon. This injury was revealed after Kuminga underwent an MRI. At this time, the Warriors have not provided a clear timeline for when he will return […]

The working relationship between Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and head coach Steve Kerr has produced endless speculation over the last year-plus, as headlines and rumors pile up. Apart from Jimmy Butler’s devastating ACL injury, which decimates the team’s already slim championship chances, this saga has dominated Dubs coverage. Interestingly enough, neither Kuminga nor […]

Golden State Warriors’ forward Jonathan Kuminga sustained a knee injury in the second quarter of Thursday’s 123-115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. While the team still waits for the MRI results, it appears his official status for Saturday’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves has already been declared. Reports indicate that Kuminga, who is 23 years […]

While many assume there’s permanent bad blood between Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and veteran Jonathan Kuminga, it’s not necessarily the case, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. They don’t see eye-to-eye very often, which led to a month’s worth of healthy-DNPs, thus Kuminga’s trade demand toward the Warriors front office. However, trading […]

With the Golden State Warriors surrounded by rumors ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline, there is no doubt that the team will be a hot topic to potentially make some moves. Especially after Warriors star Jimmy Butler tore his ACL, the team could be in the driving seat to make a move, as star Stephen […]

Jonathan Kuminga left the Golden State Warriors’ 123-115 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday after injuring his left ankle and knee on the same play. Kuminga exited late in the first half after landing awkwardly on his left foot. The 2021 No. 7 pick had been out of Steve Kerr’s rotation due to a […]

When Jonathan Kuminga is on the rise, it is unfortunately only a matter of time before he is knocked back off his feet. Look no further than Thursday night’s road game versus the Dallas Mavericks. The young forward, who scored 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting in a 145-127 loss to the Toronto Raptors, suffered a […]

The much-publicized saga involving Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors got even testier after the comments of general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. recently. Kuminga, who has grown displeased with his role, has demanded a trade from the Warriors. Dunleavy addressed the issue and was quite blunt with his remarks. “When you make a demand, […]

The Golden State Warriors are still reeling from the season-ending knee injury of Jimmy Butler, and now, they might also lose the player who’s supposed to soak up his minutes after Jonathan Kuminga suffered a knee injury on Thursday. Kuminga was driving to the rim in the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American […]

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have won four championships together, but they are in the waning years of their NBA careers. The Golden State Warriors would love to contend for one more championship before the dynasty officially ends, and because of that, many assumed that the team would be trade deadline buyers. Adding to the […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches on Feb. 5, speculation has intensified around whether the Golden State Warriors could pursue a major roster shakeup following the season-ending ACL injury to Jimmy Butler III. One name that has surfaced in league chatter is Ja Morant, but a recent report has poured cold water on the idea. […]

The Golden State Warriors could be in the trade market heavily before the deadline, and for two reasons. The first reason is to add depth after the ACL injury to Jimmy Butler, which will force him to miss the remainder of the season. The other reason is for Jonathan Kuminga, who requested a trade after […]

There are exactly two weeks until the 2026 NBA trade deadline. At this point last season, five different trades had been made. So far this year, the Trae Young deal with the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards has been the only trade to occur. What is the holdup around the NBA right now as the […]

One of the biggest storylines recently for the Golden State Warriors has been the relationship with Jonathan Kuminga and Steve Kerr, who has largely kept Kuminga out of his rotation over the last couple of months. Kuminga was finally back in the lineup on Tuesday after Jimmy Butler tore his ACL, ending his season, but […]

The Golden State Warriors were without some wing depth in their game against the Toronto Raptors, and it will be that way for the rest of the season after Jimmy Butler suffered a torn ACL. That means that players will have to step up, and that’s what happened for Jonathan Kuminga, as he saw his […]

Once again, the Golden State Warriors are back on the Jonathan Kuminga rollercoaster. Now that Jimmy Butler is out for the season with a torn right ACL, Kuminga, who had not played in 16 straight games, was thrust back into Steve Kerr’s rotations on Tuesday night against the Toronto Raptors. Although Golden State lost this […]

SAN FRANCISCO– Things change fast in the NBA, but rarely do they change at the sheer supersonic speed it has for the Golden State Warriors in the last 24 hours. Golden State fell to the Toronto Raptors 145-127 in a game that felt secondary to the fallout of Jimmy Butler’s season-ending ACL tear. It was […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga remains in limbo, with the trade deadline on the horizon. His name continues to be thrown around, especially after his trade demand, and the Warriors are reportedly willing to listen to any offer. The season-ending knee injury of fellow forward Jimmy Butler, however, might have thrown a monkey wrench […]

The Golden State Warriors are in dire straits. After losing Jimmy Butler to a devastating season-ending ACL tear during Monday’s 135-112 win over the Miami Heat, the spotlight has shifted directly to the fractured relationship between head coach Steve Kerr and forward Jonathan Kuminga. With Kuminga sidelined for 16 straight games as a healthy scratch, […]

In a lot of ways, the Golden State Warriors are starting a new season on Tuesday night. Jimmy Butler left Monday night’s game with a right injury and was diagnosed with a torn right ACL later that night. That opens the door for a lot of questions involving the Warriors, with most of them surrounding […]

Former NBA All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins did not mince words when discussing the future of Steve Kerr as head coach of the Golden State Warriors. Appearing on the latest episode of FanDuel’s Run It Back, Cousins offered a blunt assessment when asked by Chandler Parsons whether Kerr would still be coaching the Warriors next season. […]

Is this the end of the Golden State Warriors as we know them? Jimmy Butler, who ultimately proved to be the most impactful trade deadline pickup during the 2024-25 season, revitalized the Warriors’ championship pursuit, making the dream of capturing a fifth championship since 2015 a realistic possibility. Although many questioned Butler’s arrival at the […]

The Golden State Warriors find themselves in an intriguing situation with Jonathan Kuminga following Jimmy Butler III’s season-ending injury. Butler tore his ACL in the third quarter of the Warriors’ matchup against the Heat on Monday night. Even though Golden State blew out Miami to obtain the win, the team received unfortunate news that the […]

The Golden State Warriors’ season was jolted off course this week. Shams Charania believes a bold pivot could be coming. Following Jimmy Butler’s devastating season-ending torn ACL, Shams suggested that the Golden State Warriors may explore a trade for Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan as a short-term replacement. With Butler leaving what Shams described as […]

In the modern NBA, the trade deadline and the weeks leading up to it are filled with tons of moves, both big and small. If a player hears his name pop up in trade rumors, it is incredibly likely that he will, in fact, be dealt. Take Trae Young, for example. The point guard was […]

After months of waiting, the Golden State Warriors have entered the time of the season where they can finally trade forward Jonathan Kuminga. As of January 15th, Kuminga became trade eligible, and the Warriors will have three weeks until the February 5th NBA trade deadline to find a new home for Kuminga. The situation has […]

No one was surprised to hear about Golden State Warriors Jonathan Kuminga’s formal trade request this week; most of us had seen this coming, given that he was out of coach Steve Kerr’s rotation and had an expiring deal. The 2026-27 season, which is worth $24.3 million, is a team option, but it won’t be […]