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Moses Moody signed by far the smallest rookie-scale contract extension of any lottery pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, re-upping with the Golden State Warriors for $39 million over three years—yielding an average annual salary going forward lower than the midlevel exception. As much as the Dubs value what he brings to the organization both […]

So much for small-ball. Following a training camp and exhibition slate that left three starting spots open alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors have elected to start big for Wednesday night’s season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers. Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis will be on the floor for […]

One of the biggest questions entering the 2024-25 NBA season is the future of Jonathan Kuminga with the Golden State Warriors. After failing to earn a contract extension, Kuminga is set to become a restricted free agent next summer. While this is not all entirely surprising, it does raise some concerns about the 22-year-old’s relationship […]

The Golden State Warriors are entering a new era after they failed to make the playoffs because the Sacramento Kings gave them the boot in the play-in tournament. Klay Thompson is now a member of the Dallas Mavericks, leaving Stephen Curry and Draymond Green as the two aging stars left from the dynasty. The Warriors […]

The Golden State Warriors were a surprise NBA champion the last time they opened a season by going undefeated in exhibition play. That beloved 2021-22 squad bears at least passing resemblance to the current iteration of Golden State, too, with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green again leading one of the deepest rosters in basketball. Whether […]

Many rookie-scale contract extensions were agreed upon in the NBA on Monday before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. The Golden State Warriors and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. found themselves in the middle of contract extension talks as they agreed to a three-year, $39 million deal with Moses Moody. However, the same cannot […]

Jonathan Kuminga didn’t get the contract extension he wanted from the Golden State Warriors. Frustrated as Kuminga may be now that he’s headed to restricted free agency next summer, though, it shouldn’t be too difficult for him to turn the page as the regular season dawns. Not only is he surely relishing the opportunity to […]

On the eve of the 2024-25 NBA season, players around the league are gearing up for what should be a super competitive year. While the focus of the NBA as a whole is on Tuesday’s opening night, young talents like Jonathan Kuminga, Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, and others have had their eyes set on rookie-scale […]

The Golden State Warriors are set to enter one of their most intriguing seasons of the 2020s era. Golden State will be without former franchise shooting guard Klay Thompson for the first time in 2024-25. Nevertheless, the team retains promising young talent, including fourth-year forward Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga and the Warriors have been in talks […]

It’s almost time for the Golden State Warriors to make a decision on Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. Despite both former lottery picks poised to take a significant leap in their fourth season, though, only one of them is likely to receive a contract extension from Golden State before the October 21st deadline. While Kuminga […]

Draymond Green definitely isn’t stopping the Jonathan Kuminga hype train. Ahead of his all-important fourth NBA season, the Golden State Warriors’ veteran leader has set sky-high individual expectations for Kuminga, leaving him ample room to disappoint. “Anything less than an All-Star is a failure for him,” Green said of Kuminga on the latest edition of […]

The nagging back issue that allowed the Golden State Warriors to sign De’Anthony Melton for the mid-level exception flared up again ahead of Tuesday’s preseason victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Brandin Podziemski joined him on the sidelines at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, waiting to be fitted for a protective mask after breaking his nose […]

Outside of the Golden State Warriors’ concerns about Stephen Curry’s preseason finger injury, head coach Steve Kerr is still tinkering with lineups, trying to find the best way to utilize third-year forward Jonathan Kuminga. Nearly one week from the start of the regular season, veterans such as Curry and Draymond Green are the only shoe-ins in Kerr’s […]

The Golden State Warriors aren’t exactly happy about missing the playoffs last season, after failing to get past the Sacramento Kings at the Play-In Tournament. In the offseason, the Warriors suffered a major blow after Klay Thompson decided to take his talents to the Dallas Mavericks. With the departure of one-half of the Splash Brothers, […]

Jonathan Kuminga couldn’t quite believe it. The 22-year-old was left slack-jawed and speechless Wednesday night upon learning the Golden State Warriors would’ve set a franchise record for made threes in their 122-112 win over the Sacramento Kings if the game had been played during the regular season. Kuminga’s response to finding out that the 28 […]

A flaming hot Lindy Waters III sent the Golden State Warriors to dramatic victory on Saturday in Honolulu, his buzzer-beating triple yielding a 91-90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Waters’ trey marked his fifth three-pointer across just 15 minutes of action, helping mask the new-look Dubs’ putrid performance from beyond the arc in their […]

The influence Dikembe Mutombo had on fellow Democratic of Congo native Jonathan Kuminga far transcends the NBA. As the Golden State Warriors’ budding star embarks on what could be a truly transformation season, though, rest assured he’s still holding some sage basketball advice from the late, great Mutombo close to his chest, too. “The last […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will have some tough rotation decisions to sort through during training camp. Only Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are the nailed-on starters, with, perhaps, Brandin Podziemski also being favored to start alongside Curry in the backcourt. Training camp could very well decide which players Kerr decides to start […]

The Golden State Warriors have some new players on their roster, but most of the same veterans are still on the team. With the departure of Klay Thompson, head coach Steve Kerr is looking to have a new offensive identity this season. Jonathan Kuminga spoke to reporters after training camp practice and shared what Kerr’s […]

As the Golden State Warriors get ready for the start of training camp, one of the biggest questions surrounding the team is whether or not Jonathan Kuminga will get an extension done with the team by the Oct. 21 deadline, and he was very relaxed about that when speaking on the situation. “Hopefully,” Jonathan Kuminga […]

The 2024-25 season is an important one for Golden State Warriors players Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. Both Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga are eligible for contract extensions but the Warriors would need to reach an agreement with either player by Oct. 21. But contract talks with both players are currently underway as per Kendra […]

The Golden State Warriors will have to share some space in Steph Curry’s trophy cabinet with more than just a few Olympics Gold Medals. The Curry family is likely to put the glowing compliments from Jonathan Kuminga on a plaque as well. Kuminga’s relationship with Warriors coach Steve Kerr is on solid ground. Still, the […]

One of the biggest talking points amongst Golden State Warriors fans the past couple of seasons has been head coach Steve Kerr’s handling of Jonathan Kuminga. The Warriors drafted the talented young forward with their lottery pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, but he hasn’t always featured prominently in the team’s rotation. But with the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has seen his role increase over the course of his young career, and now it’s almost time for the Warriors to give him his second contract. However, the two sides have not been able to agree on a deal as the NBA season rapidly approaches. Despite the uncertainty, Kuminga […]

It was a long offseason for the Golden State Warriors, who began the summer by saying goodbye to Klay Thompson and spent time afterward trying to land Paul George and Lauri Markkanen. A trade for the Utah Jazz star, in particular, seemed possible but ultimately did not get done after the Warriors reportedly refused to […]

Who are the best players in the NBA? It seems like basketball fans are always asking this question before a new season, which is why everyone always throws together their list of the Top 100 NBA players. However, in doing so, many players are often forgotten and overlooked because they aren’t listed as the best […]

What does the future hold for the Golden State Warriors? This is a question many around the league are seeking an answer to ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. Perhaps Klay Thompson’s departure signals some sort of internal fracturing for Golden State, or maybe Stephen Curry’s latest extension helps paint a picture for what the […]

Stephen Curry has been, and continues to be, the face of the Golden State Warriors. Even with Klay Thompson departing the franchise after 13 years and four championships, the Warriors are still moving forward with a championship mentality because of Curry’s heroics. At the same time, the organization is also keeping a close eye on […]

Nobody can discredit the Golden State Warriors for what they have been able to achieve over the last decade. The trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green won four championships together, and they will forever be remembered as one of the greatest cores in league history. However, all good things must come to […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s net worth in 2024 is $5 million. Kuminga is a forward for the Golden State Warriors coming off a breakout season and could be on the verge of a big contract extension. He also has won an NBA title with the Warriors in his rookie season. Let’s take a closer look at Jonathan […]

The Golden State Warriors whiffed yet again on one of their major trade targets, with Lauri Markkanen signing a huge extension with the Utah Jazz and rendering himself unable to be traded this season in the process. It looks as though the Dubs are more than happy to enter the 2024-25 season with more or […]

The Golden State Warriors remain fully committed to Jonathan Kuminga. Though focus centered on the their refusal to include Brandin Podziemski in prospective win-now trade proposals for both Paul George and Lauri Markkanen, the Dubs also elected against making Kuminga available, further evidence there’s steadfast belief in his ability to become the organization’s next star. […]

To say changes have been made to the Golden State Warriors this offseason would be a major understatement and a disservice to what Klay Thompson meant to this franchise. For the first time since 2010-11 season, Thompson won’t be a member of the Warriors, as he joined the Dallas Mavericks in free agency after four […]

So much for the Golden State Warriors’ good problem of sussing out a rotational numbers crunch on the wing and interior after trading for Lauri Markkanen. The Finnish star is reportedly unlikely to sign an extension with the Utah Jazz when he becomes eligible for a new deal on August 6th.  As a result, Markkanen […]

The Golden State Warriors may be running into the problem of having too many good players and not enough great players. While having many good players isn’t exactly a bad problem to have, head coach Steve Kerr may be running into the headache of having to manage the minutes of his deep roster. Jonathan Kuminga, […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are currently in the midst of a 2024 NBA offseason that hasn’t seen the four-time champions gain a whole lot of ground in an increasingly crowded Western Conference playoff picture. While the Warriors have made a couple of savvy signings in the wake of Klay Thompson’s departure, Curry […]

Lauri Markkanen is still with the Utah Jazz at the time of this writing, but there appears to be continued interest in him from the Golden State Warriors, who are looking to win another Larry O’Brien Trophy in the Stephen Curry era. While Curry is away for his Team USA duties, the Warriors’ front office […]

The Golden State Warriors championship core was disassembled this offseason when Klay Thompson chose to sign with the Dallas Mavericks in free agency. The departure may not have been that surprising considering the fact that Thompson and the Warriors had failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension. But there was at least one […]

One aspect of the Golden State Warriors that will be an interesting storyline to watch this summer and upcoming season will be on star Jonathan Kuminga. He has emerged into one of Golden State’s top stars along Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, but there could be an uncomfortable conversation regarding him being a starter. ESPN’s […]