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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 […]

The Golden State Warriors officially said goodbye to Klay Thompson after an incredible run alongside his Splash Brother Steph Curry and Draymond Green. Now, the Warriors have shifted their focus not only to the future but also to competing in the Western Conference as long as Curry and Green remain. As a result, their number […]

In the early hours of Monday morning, it was revealed by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that prized free agent Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers would be taking his talents east to join Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. The news brought to an end the promising but ultimately unfruitful partnership between George and Kawhi […]

The Golden State Warriors were likely busy on Wednesday watching the new guard of the NBA take center stage with the Timberwolves and Mavericks going up against each other in the Western Conference Finals. The Warriors’ Stephen Curry is far from a forgotten man, though, as he was recently given an All-NBA nod that had […]

Now that the offseason has begun for all but eight teams, rumors have been flying across the NBA. In the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors have heard their names come up in a ton of chatter due to the fact that they failed to make the playoffs for the first time since their latest […]

So much for the Golden State Warriors’ underdog run through the play-in tournament and deep into the playoffs. As the Dubs turn the page toward what could be a truly transformational summer, let’s look back at everything that went wrong in the Bay during a tumultuous 2023-24 season. Draymond Green’s multiple suspensions Mike Dunleavy Jr. […]

Most hand-wringing associated with the NBA’s new minimum games threshold for postseason awards has come with respect to All-NBA selections. While the vast majority of individual honors are now subject to the prerequisite of 65 games played, no achievement effects more players and their future earnings potential than the 15 slots for All-NBA. Tyrese Haliburton […]

The Golden State Warriors need a win in their final game of 2023-24 to potentially improve their chances of advancing the past play-in tournament. Given the postseason ‘gauntlet’ the Dubs will face regardless, they’ve chosen to prioritize to rest ahead of getting a victory in the regular season finale. Stephen Curry and Draymond Green will […]

The Golden State Warriors are teetering on the brink of 2023-2024 season infamy, struggling to get momentum going in time for the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Dubs have gotten key performances from Jonathan Kuminga and other promising young players this season, mostly Kuminga, but still rely way too much on the hot hand of Curry […]

The Golden State Warriors are the tenth-place team in the Western Conference, a position certainly not befitting of superstar Stephen Curry’s masterful 2024 season thus far. Curry needs help, and forwards Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga are among the best options for giving it to him this season. Both are currently dealing with ambiguous injury […]

Steve Kerr had the Golden State Warriors fanbase excited when he announced that Jonathan Kuminga would finally suit up against the Houston Rockets on Thursday. Unfortunately, another roadblock sprouted up ahead of the team’s crucial bout. Just hours before tipoff, Kuminga’s status was downgraded to “out,” per the Athletic’s Anthony Slater. The Warriors forward is […]