Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (left knee) has been ruled out for Friday’s game in Houston, but the expectation is that he’ll be available on Saturday for his first matchup with his former team, the Warriors, tweets Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area.
While Kuminga’s stint in Golden State turned sour over the course of his four-and-a-half years with the franchise, no one in the organization holds any ill will toward him, according to head coach Steve Kerr, who said the Warriors want to see Kuminga succeed in Atlanta.
“To be honest, I haven’t given (the first matchup against Kuminga) much thought because we’re trying to win a damn game,” Kerr told Nick Friedell of The Athletic. “But I can tell you that everybody likes JK. Everybody on our team wants the best for him. I want the best for him.
“… I think players need the right set of circumstances to thrive. And the trade made sense because these were not the right circumstances for JK. And you can see right away that Kristaps (Porzingis) has a very clear role on this team, something we’ve needed for years. And we’re looking forward to getting him out there with Steph (Curry). And so in the end, hopefully it’s a trade that works for both guys and both teams.”
Although the on-court fit wasn’t right for him, Kuminga developed several strong relationships during his time with the Warriors. One of those relationships was with current Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh, who was the vice president of basketball strategy in Golden State before being hired by Atlanta in 2024.
“I would go in the front office and mess with him,” Kuminga said of Saleh, per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). “He was somebody that you could really sit down and communicate with.”
Saleh may be looking to negotiate a new contract with Kuminga this summer. According to Fischer, sources say there’s mutual interest between the Hawks and the forward’s camp in the possibility of the team declining its $24.3MM option on Kuminga for the 2026/27 season in order to work out a new, multiyear deal.
Here’s more from around the Southeast:
- Since missing seven games due to a groin strain, All-Star guard Norman Powell has come off the bench in two of the Heat‘s last three games. He has still played at least 30 minutes in each of those contests and is taking the adjustment to his role in stride, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. “I feel like I’m a starter. I’ve worked to be in that role,” Powell said. “But if the team feels that me coming off the bench some games or whatever it is based on a matchup is going to put us in position to win games, I’m going to accept the role and go out there and play basketball.”
- Coby White is playing fewer minutes in Charlotte so far than he did in Chicago, but the Hornets guard is looking more and more comfortable in his sixth man role, averaging 23.0 points in 23.0 minutes per game on .512/.417/.938 shooting in his past three outings. “I appreciate his humility in wanting to kind of fit in, but he’s a heck of a player, and he’s gotta be himself,” head coach Charles Lee said, per Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer. “And I think the guys encouraged him and continue to do that too, and be aggressive. He’s another guy who can just generate more offense, get the offense flowing. He helps us get to the free throw line because he understands how to use his body, and when he feels contact he starts to get into his shot. But the passing has been really good, too. So I’m really proud of Coby’s growth and evolution since he’s been here.”
- David Aldridge of The Athletic takes a look at what the Wizards and Trae Young are looking to accomplish in the final few weeks of the regular season, noting that Young and rookie guard Tre Johnson each expressed a desire to get plenty of reps alongside one another.
Kuminga knee issues started when Warriors brought him back too soon. This should be concerning. Cause it dates back to 2021. Since he has developed tendinitis in that knee. I hope he gets it right. But it seems it’s been an issue all year.
“… I think players need the right set of circumstances to thrive. And the trade made sense because these were not the right circumstances for JK. And you can see right away that Kristaps (Porzingis) has a very clear role on this team, something we’ve needed for years. And we’re looking forward to getting him out there with Steph (Curry). And so in the end, hopefully it’s a trade that works for both guys and both teams.”
It’s been obvious for years. All Warriors did was get in the way of Kumingas development. Just a weak statement to compare him to KP who is a seasoned vet. Totally two different players and situations. Again Kerr is protecting himself from criticism. Just a coward.
KP can be a solid addition to this team. His game is a great fit. If only Dra was 4 yrs younger. KP is still a liability on D. And he is one of most unreliable players in NBA DNPKP. For Curry’s sake I hope he works. I just don’t trust he will ever again play 70 plus gms a year. Just a check cashing machine 🤑
SMH they did not bring him back too soon. He always had some excuses to not play. I bet you didn’t know he refused to play in a few games this year for the warriors. Not because of health.
Why do you always make excuses. It’s already been PROVEN Warriors blew it with Kuminga. We are way passed that. Now we are going to lie about injuries. So you too are like the 10 yr old Giants74. Who can’t search anything. Who changes you guys diapers lol.
Jonathan Kuminga’s current left knee issue stems from a bone bruise sustained on January 22, 2026, while playing for the Warriors against Dallas. The injury led to lingering issues and inconsistent recovery management.
Bilateral Patellar Tendinitis (November 2025):
Strained Patella Tendon (October 2021):
The November 2025 knee issues were described as particularly frustrating, with lingering pain keeping him out longer than the team initially anticipated, forcing him to work closely with the training staff on a recovery
—- Jonathan Kuminga developed knee tendinitis (specifically left knee or bilateral tendinitis) in the 2023-24 NBA season, with reports confirming his absence due to the issue in March
You said it was from warriors bringing him back too soon. That was what was wrong. He twisted his knee on a play it had nothing to do witha previous injury.
They did a few times. Don’t you understand the word management. You need me to show you how to use your phone. So all this info will be much clearer for you. Take out the pacifier it will be easier.
So now you talk down to people because they question you. Shame on you Al for those comments. Last year he was out because of an ankle injury nothing with the knee.
and inconsistent recovery management.
Need me to read it to you ….. maybe Raynaud can do it in French lmao
“Une gestion irrégulière du temps de récupération”
Why you being such a jerk Al?
This is the same nonsense from all of you for three plus yrs now. And still you trash a kid caught in the middle. Who is being the jerk. The Wagoneers are all jerks by your standards.
how is it thrashing Kuminga by stating a fact? i always said he has 20 point a game potential his propblem was he was inconsisent in his play. I also said kerr shouild have played him more and disagreed with Kerr’s attitude with young players.
Yougn players ARE ALL inconsistent. You want me to show you your posts insulting his game, intelligence, commitment, greed, fake injuries.
Are this F n lost lol ….. on this thread —-
arc89
March 20, 2026
SMH they did not bring him back too soon. He always had some excuses to not play. I bet you didn’t know he refused to play in a few games this year for the warriors. Not because of health.
You did not know he refused to play the last few weeks he was on the team? 1 game he was supposed to play and he came up with a back injury right before the game. 2 other game he refused to play in mop up situations. That is just facts something you seem to hate the truth.
If healthy, Curry Moody Butler Porzingus Horford literally destroying every team in 4 games. Gui is better than Dray now, keep Gui, trade Dray with a FRP to entice more suitors. Trade Podz for a proper wing who fits the system better.
I don’t think Porzingis is a defensive liability, he’s one of the best rim protectors in the league. Maybe on the perimeter right now, it could be, but he’s still a great shot blocker. I think him at the 4 as a stretch 4, with another rim protector and rim runner at the 5, would lower opponents FG% at the rim massively, and fit on offense.
You ever watched him play. He stopped being a rim protector long ago. He avoids contact. And only gets a block cause of his length. He doesn’t play big man D. He is nothing but a shooter. And can post small guys. Wants no part of bigs.
Kristaps has 12 blocks in 6 games Al!
You’re just out here making stuff up, saying it like it’s fact. Enough, you don’t watch the games, so stop perpetuating mainstream media narrative, when you don’t know what you’re talking about and probably don’t understand what you’re even watching in the first place.
The Kerr disrespect is insane. Particularly coming from someone who doesn’t watch the Warriors. Talking just to talk. You like reading your own comments huh?
Yeah I only read the things Kerr says. Even now comparing him to KP is very professional…..
I have watched Kuminga since he was in G-league at 18 yrs old. You think you know me. You can’t even see it right here. What Kerr is saying.
Ok, what did you see then? Did you see his poor court vision? His poor court awareness? His struggles to finish at the rim? His poor ball-handling? His struggles to stay in front of his man on defense? How about when he holds the ball in a motion offense and proceeds to take a contested mid range with 16 on the shot clock. Based on your comments, I know you’re a completely lying and never watched JK at all in the gleague. Just making it up as you go huh bud? lmaoooooo. I know you didn’t watch him on the Warriors either and I doubt that you understand what you’re watching, if you even watch basketball at all.
Kerr isn’t saying anything disrespectful at. Just silly commentors like you perpetuating silly narratives. Living in the drama bud
Only thing made up is your view of him. He was drafted as 2way talent. Still very raw. Lets explain what that means. Cause you obviously don’t have a clue. Means he has athleticism and good instincts. But needs coaching and teaching. Yet the Warriors are so desperate they play him right away.
He should have been in G-league minimum a year.
By contrast Heat n Knicks have had players in G-league 2-4 yrs. And they are making a difference.
His first yr he avg 17 mins. I guess you expect something. Warriors were so desperate they played him 26.3 mins his third year. And even though he put up good stats for a third yr player. He wasn’t doing what Kerr wanted. He is on record on wanting him to be like Iggy. Cause he wanted support for Curry. He didn’t want him to score unless it was needed. So this created the clash. And the sitting and playing and being jerked around and in out of lineup. Then the accusations of not being injured. All young players have growing pains. Yet his are a problem and Moodys aren’t. The truth is he was never good for this system. And especially what Kerr wanted from him. Now a non like you thinks. He is suppose to do whatever the team wanted. Well obviously there was a breakdown in communication cause he wasn’t. Not every talent is for every team. You can look at all his faults and mistakes as part of his development. But to put it all on him only speaks of yourself …..
Today he is still leading the Warriors in rebounds. Why is it that for same mins his stats are so much better in Atlanta. And he s not even 100% yet. Even if he failed on His part. To give more. His stats are better than Moody. So it just shows Kerr wasnt satisfied. But you want to blame him.
All I have ever said since day ONE. Is they didn’t develop him. So how can you expect something. You just proved my point. Not even bothered to get him right for a trade. Just try to make him look bad. Like you are doing. I have the NBA pkg since the day it came out. I watch what I want when I want. And since Kuminga has been on roster. Warriors have been on plenty. So go apologize to Kuminga. Before he comes to town. None of what happened in GS. Matters now. So keep an eye on what real opportunities look like in Atlanta . Now go count the ping po g balls. You bother me kid …
You didn’t watch him. Athleticism and good instincts. I agree he’s still raw and it takes time for players to develop. However, Kerr actually utilized him quite often, especially in actions with Steph. Inverted screens, offball screens to get him open on the weakside block. Running in transition. He got good looks for Kerr’s system but once he deterred from it he struggled mightily and it would cost the team. Also JK has been injury prone his entire career, has nothing to do with the Warriors bringing him back too soon, so that’s just false.
He’s played 6 games with Atlanta, every single one except orlando against a lottery team. His buckets were in transition against horrid transition defense. He can score in small sample sizes, but at what cost. Poole scored too but gave up so much on the other end and on offense as well. You just don’t understand what you’re watching. You see athleticism and equate that with superstar when most of the superstar players are not only athletic but are some of the greatest basketball minds. So enough, JK might be a solid player and I hope he is one day. But pinning everything on Kerr is just ridiculous and sounds silly and is a lazy take.
I watched every game of his career on the Warriors. You may have seen him play a couple of times and I’m positive you don’t understand what you’re watching, so your point is null.
Just spewing basic, lazy narratives. Same old same old. Boring
What part of not developed don’t you understand. Players don’t get it till after 3-5 yrs. You see Moody is he a finished product. Except he fits this system better. Not developed means you go the other way. Bad habits. His instincts clearly isn’t what Kerr wanted. Reason for inconsistent time. How could he be Iggy. Iggy came here to help. And give D first a seasoned vet. He may never be that. That’s what development means. You mess that up. Then it takes longer. He clearly has talent. He showed it in playoffs against TWolves. Kerr didn’t want him anymore. And he didn’t want to be here. Thats clearly showing in Atlanta. But you can blame him. Cause after all what do Warriors know about development …. Right
You didn’t read a single thing I said so I’m not engaging anymore. You don’t understand basketball, maybe at a very basic level, but not enough for you to understand a thing I said or what you’re watching. Again, continue with the lazy takes. No real analysis, no depth, no substance. Garbage
I have forgotten more ball than you will ever know.
Your DA thinks you can explain a player’s worth by a bad outing or bad year. As bad as he was in GS. And we can agree on that RIGHT CLOWN …..
He still was better than any prospect since. He still put up decent numbers for a young player. ..
how did he do that by MAGIC. Your team SUCKS and blew it with Wiseman a top 2 pick. And Kuminga a 7th rd picj….. so how F N ugly you want this. Your Team sucks like your knowledge. Anyone who can can diss Kuminga knows nothing about talent or basketball. Jimmy and Dra the smartest warriors on the team. All said he got plenty talent. . So it’s not about his talent. Then it must be your eyes. He is just getting lucky in Atlanta right. Get your Kerr doll and shove it up hard. Maybe it will wake up your brain lol … anyone who knows ball professionally. Would never blame Kuminga. No team would. You take another player. Thats FND you are. You blew two lottery picks. And its the players fault ..😩😩😱🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐😩😭😭😭😭😭
You have two parts of brain, ‘left’ and ‘right’. In the left side, there’s nothing right. In the right side, there’s nothing left.
Please never come back … A TRUE WAGONEER 👐
The Warriors managed to do what, maybe 3 or 4 teams did in history? Born and raised in the town don’t ever say wagoneer bud. I watched this team struggle never thought they’d get a chip and they got 4 and went to the finals 6 times. Knick haven’t won since when? But they’re irrelevant to this. But you haven’t referred to anything about the actual game at all in any of your comments. That shows exactly what you know. Keep regurgitating the same old same old. Hahaha why do you watch basketball? Do you have fun watching? Im glad you do. Just enjoy it, but no more lazy comments. So lazy, don’t even understand what i’m saying to you. Can’t read the game, probably just watch the ball the whole time huh? I’ll admit everyday that the Dubs blew those lottery picks. Knew it the moment they drafted Wiseman and JK but as a fan I was more concerned about them trying to win, not about their lottery picks. But they definitely blew them, not because of development but because of hubris and poor scouting. But again, just flaming hot basura broski. Spouting the same baseless, boring old takes with nooooooo substance. Good job !!!
Suck so MUCH tgey blew TWO LOTTERY PICKS
#Two, #Seven …….. total failure 👀👀
The Golden State Warriors’ decision to draft James Wiseman (2020, #2 overall) and Jonathan Kuminga (2021, #7 overall) is widely viewed as a significant missed opportunity, frequently cited as an “abject failure” of their attempt to balance contending for championships with building for the future. While the team achieved a “bonus” championship in 2022, the failure to develop these high picks—or convert them into established veteran assets—has been described as a major mismanagement of resources during Stephen Curry’s prime.
Result: A massive draft whiff, as a high-end lottery pick was turned into little more than trade savings.
Why They Failed
The “Two Timelines” Fallacy: Trying to win now (Curry) while developing raw teenagers (Wiseman/Kuminga) meant the rookies didn’t get the consistent, low-stakes reps needed to develop, while also hindering the team’s immediate success.
System Mismatch: Both players needed time and mistakes to grow, which was impossible under Steve Kerr’s rigid system that demands high basketball IQ and instant defensive understanding.
Missed Opportunities: The picks failed to net players who could supplement the 2022 championship core, leaving the team with diminished trade assets later on.
Why They Failed
The “Two Timelines” Fallacy: Trying to win now (Curry) while developing raw teenagers (Wiseman/Kuminga) meant the rookies didn’t get the consistent, low-stakes reps needed to develop, while also hindering the team’s immediate success.
System Mismatch: Both players needed time and mistakes to grow, which was impossible under Steve Kerr’s rigid system that demands high basketball IQ and instant defensive understanding.
Missed Opportunities: The picks failed to net players who could supplement the 2022 championship core, leaving the team with diminished trade assets later on.
You want to come at me. Learn the game. I been saying this since his 2nd year in GS. You are as kate as your father’s alimony. You want to use insults. Tgen I will own you. So think real hard. Now go read why Warriors can’t draft. Give Giants74 a call he will tell you All about it.
My man you are delusional and it’s showing. You haven’t referred to anything actual basketball substance or knowledge of the game itself. You’re saying “Kerr’s rigid system” “high IQ” but you’re not mentioning any of the plays or sequences they ran for him. They ran many, many actions for him but weren’t going to the change the entire offense for him like they didnt Jimmy. And Jimmy adapted incredibly well when getting minutes w/ steph. Still involved in the split actions, could be on the block or setting the screen. But obviously can go iso if needed. Your ignorance is disappointing and you’re not even a Warriors fan nor even watch them at all so idk what you’re trying to prove here. Keep digging yourself into a deeper hole
Yeah you keep telling yourself that. Blowing TWO lottery picks got nothing to do with development.
Yeah like the Kings really developed Hali. You have no idea how development works, you’re literally just saying nonsense and backing it up with more nonsense. Continue on with your lack of knowledge fella. Just digging and digging lmaooooo. You sound sooo silly hahah
It’s funny how the media has published the falsehood that the Warriors don’t like JK. They love the kid. They just realized he’s not a very good basketball player.
He has had some good moments with the Hawks so far, and in a couple of games where he didn’t score much he rebounded real well, which was great to see.
That definitely takes effort and determination as the ball doesn’t come to you in an NBA game without it.
We all want him to succeed. Who wouldn’t? It’s just that his time with Golden State had run its course.
he also wanted a huge contract which he is not worth it. Warriors are also not giving in to Podz demands on a big contract.
Warriors were the ones that put Podz on pedestal on Day 1, gave him so much playing time from yr 1, said he was future All Star. Then all of a sudden, he was less prioritized from beginning of this yr. Podz has taken so many charges the first 2 yrs, he has good instincts and sacrificed his body for the team.
Anyways, if I am Podz and his family, not taking anything less than $20m per. No way in heck taking Moody type of contract.
Warriors are trying to get Post and Podz to sign team friendly extrnsions just like Santos.
Not great for the youth development on the team. Warriors might feel they got a cheap contract with Santos, but young players and Santos wont be happy soon and it will hinder the team.
problem with the warriors management is there are some that do not care about being patient and building a team. Instead thinks that all you need to do is throw a all star on the team and they win. I am 100% tired of they owe it to Curry. They have bend over backwards for Curry. last night was a reality that they will never beat bigger teams by having minimum wage players and a couple of high paid players.
Wanted to bounce this off you Gary
I heard on a National broadcast Legler say
“ While Dillion Brooks is the type of player opponents hate but thier own fans love . Podz might be the rare exception where opponents hate him and his own fanbase does as well “
I don’t fully understand that… can you elaborate ???
I’ll try human rain delay, but I don’t know if I’ll do a good job. Someone else will probably explain it with more precision.
I think Dillon Brooks and Brandin Podziemski can have similar styles in play that irritate the opponents. They flop they grab they take charges they get in your face they claw they scratch and they give it everything they have.
That’s irritating to the opponent.
Fans of his current team love Brooks because he’s actually pretty good. I didn’t realize it until this year, but the man can shoot, the man can score, and the man gets it done as a basketball player.
Fans who don’t quite understand all facets of the NBA game, see Brandin as a scrub who doesn’t provide much on the floor.
They’ll see his shot as not good enough or maybe his lack of quickness and speed etc., as negative assets on his résumé.
So the opponent hates him, but the fan hates Podski too. Why is he playing? He sucks?
But I can appreciate his game and if I was a coach, I’d want him on the floor. He does things you sometimes can’t describe and I would put Marcus smart, Kyle Lowry a few years ago, in that category as well.
Maybe stuff doesn’t show up on the stat sheet but when they are on the floor in the fourth quarter, their team usually wins. It’s the things they do that not everyone sees.
I guess it boils down to this… doing the right thing at the right time without being told.
I think basketball fans can see that with Podski.
But it’s OK if you don’t. He’s kind of a grunt who flies around out there without purpose if you’re not really paying attention to the little things.
Anyway, I could go on and on. I hope this makes sense. Someone else could probably explain it a little more efficiently in 1 paragraph instead of 9 lol.
Podz is inconsistent is why warrior fans are not happy with him and also he claims to be the face of the team after Curry retires but he is not their best player. He is more of a good 6th man on a team.
Agh thanks arc
I’m
Betting it’s that “ face “ comment
Thanks Gary , I’d just never heard someone say that and Legs is a pretty subdued guy as well
Gary, so many Warriors fans here absolutely destroyed Kuminga. They called him selfish and then declared made up contract proposals to justify their stances, which were later confirmed to be untrue by both team and player agent.
Then there was the Draymond quote about the teammates needing to drop their “personal goals” in favor of the team goals, which was a poorly disguised shot pointed at Kuminga.
During the trade deadline Dunleavy said there had to be a market in order to trade Kuminga. Implying he had no tangible value. A GM devaluing his own player…
In multiple contract years(this year and last year), when a player has a chance to earn significant money on a second contract, Steve Kerr DNP-CD’d Kuminga for months-long stretches completely depriving him of the ability to showcase his worth on the NBA court.
So the fans, his teammates, the GM and the coach were all against him and his performance and his behavior. This isn’t universal love. I think lots of people are happy he is gone and aren’t particularly invested in his success the rest of his career.
You may wish him the best and think he’s still capable of greatness, but that makes you an outlier amongst most connected to Kuminga. Don’t forget the discourse surrounding Josh Giddey before he signed his extension this summer. Remember how every Warriors fan loved Giddey and didn’t want to draft Kuminga, and so did Kerr and Myers but Lacob stepped in and forced everyone to pick the wrong guy? It was gross. All these boilerplate quotes now are damage control and saving face.
hahaha arc literally beat me posting about the contracts. There is nothing like sweet real time confirmation. Absolute lunatics.
So Druu you believe his agents over what was reported by many. He did demand a contract over $100 million. He also wanted a 6/$150 contract. warriors offered 4/$80 deal which he turned down. this was in 2024. So explain what i am wrong about?
Everything you post is made up. It was not fans but it was warrior’s management that wanted Giddey but he was drafted before Kuminga. they were going to go with Wagner but was over ruled by lacob to pick Kuminga. Those are the facts so don’t try to make up your own.
Here’s the article that states no long term contract was offered or rejected.
link to hoopsrumors.com
Here’s the article with the Draymond quote
link to hoopsrumors.com
Here’s the article with the Dunleavy quote
link to hoopsrumors.com
Here is a Josh Giddey post, feel free to read the comments
link to hoopsrumors.com
i said a 4 year deal was all that was offered to him in 2024 with a option 4th year. So i was correct. Everything you posted was quotes from his agent. Yes, in 2024–2025, Jonathan Kuminga turned down multiple multi-year contract extension offers from the Golden State Warriors due to disagreements over contract length, salary, and team options. Reported offers included a three-year, $75.2 million deal and a lower-value, three-year proposal, both of which contained team options that Kuminga’s camp rejected.
I think I belong in the JK detractors group as well. I’m not innocent here by any means.
But it just depends on how you look at the situation. There’s probably two groups of people here.
There’s those who blame the Warriors, and there’s those who blame the player.
Of course, the reality is somewhere in between, but personally, I will take this to my grave…
“If it is to be, it is up to me.”
I can’t point fingers at a teacher, a coach, a parent, a sibling, a job or circumstances.
If something’s gonna happen, I have to make it happen and if one door is closed, try another and then another and then another.
But that’s just my opinion and I’m not saying I’m right. Everyone’s opinion regarding the whole GS/JK mess is 100% valid. We come here and we talk things out.
But yes, at the end of the day I sincerely wish the man well. I’ll point out when I think he’s not helping the team, but I’ll point out when I think he’s putting the effort forth to being a good teammate and good player.
That’s all I’ve got. I love Hoops and I love talking about it.
Your comment above is excellent as usual Druuu. I enjoy reading your contributions here because sometimes they’re different from mine and you often help me see things from an angle I hadn’t previously considered.
At the end of the day, warriors failed young players, drafts, 2 timelines, rebuild, whatever we want to call it. All the small details dont matter. We have nothing to show for our assets that we had and have literally no future. Even the young players on the team dont fit the eventual inevitable rebuild. Warriors are no longet making great decisions and it will decades before we ever become a contender again.
Excellent post.
Kerr treated him like 12-15th player off the bench in many games. Even this yr, after Kuminga started for 15-16 games, Kerr wanted to put Kuminga back to the end of the bench. It was rediculous. Kerr never wanted Kuminga to succeed unfortunately.
I don’t think it’s that Golden State doesn’t like JK. I’ve always felt it’s never been about him as a person but more about power struggles and friction between Kerr, the front office, and Lacob. I think JK was never a Kerr player and more forced on him by Lacob and the front office. And I think all of the issues since resulted from infighting over that. It’s why I’ve always felt JK was put in an unfair position.
Kerr is a stubborn coach and its clear he needs to retire soon. Just like how he started yelling at Will Richards for not catching a pass that was way too far that Podz threw. Kerr did the same with kuminga one time yelling at him on the sidelines. When Green or Curry makes a big mistake he says nothing. Kerr is not a good coach with young players.
Kerr is lying. Kerr didnt like Kuminga. Kuminga hated playing for Kerr. You cant fake it. It wasnt just about “fit”. It would have been fine if Warriors let him go 2 yrs ago. What a waste of life for 2 yrs.
You can not like coaching someone or not like playing for someone without not liking the person. I’ve had plenty of bosses I’ve hated working for but really liked as a person and vice versa.
Just for fun: it would be awesome if Brooks somehow made it to GSW. the fodder would be endless😊
Why would they want a terrible player like Dillon Brooks? Are they getting a FRP along with him?
its called a hypothetical situation…..disregard 🤦♂️
It would be fun on bets who gets knocked out first Green or Dillion?
The haters still DKT here …..
Kuminga to this day still leads them in rebounding.
Land of The Hobbits lmao.
Why would any Warrior fan beed to trash Kuminga now. True WAGNEER spirit. Fake Basketball Fans ….
Kuminga in 6 gms is putting up 15 pts, 8 reb, 3 ast.
Better numbers in same amount of mins he got in 278 gms with Warriors. Yet the Clown Wagoneers think this is worth trashing.
Credit to him he’s doing what the hawks he didn’t want to do with warriors! Defending rebounding running the floor and cutting to the hoop! They aren’t featuring him on offense or giving him a star role ( Johnson and naw ) anymore then warriors and he’s not letting it effect his effort
He still leads the Warriors in rebounds. So
The guy is talented. He was in a tough position in GS. Cause they wanted to win now. So development wasn’t a priority for them. You can’t blame a kid for that. The haters here to this day are still dissing him. Like he did something to them. They only see it one way.
link to sports.yahoo.com
Bitter truth of Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga era? This was an abject failure
link to espn.com
Inside the ugly split between Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors
link to bluemanhoop.com
ESPN exposes just how badly Warriors botched the Jonathan Kuminga saga
link to google.com
Bunch of CryBabies —— Wagoneers DKJK.
🤐🥲😢😭😭😢😭😭😩😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
TownBidness
March 20, 2026
Ok, what did you see then? Did you see his poor court vision? His poor court awareness? His struggles to finish at the rim? His poor ball-handling? His struggles to stay in front of his man on defense? How about when he holds the ball in a motion offense and proceeds to take a contested mid range with 16 on the shot clock. Based on your comments, I know you’re a completely lying and never watched JK at all in the gleague. Just making it up as you go huh bud? lmaoooooo. I know you didn’t watch him on the Warriors either and I doubt that you understand what you’re watching, if you even watch basketball at all.
Kerr isn’t saying anything disrespectful at. Just silly commentors like you perpetuating silly narratives. Living in the drama bud
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Another Wagoneer late to the game. Anyone who claims to know the Warriors. Or claims to be a fan. Should know it didn’t work out. But to blame the player. Is like the dumbest shhh any knowledgeable person should do. Development is on the team. Even if he was the most difficult. The team should still get it done to trade him. Why kill his value. Yet this clown got answers of why it didn’t work. And it’s all on Kuminga. Yet he is still the Warriors leading rebounder Today. He is going to flourish in an open system like Hawks. Cause the guy who was with Warriors Onsi Saleh. Is now vice president of basketball operations in Atlanta. And Knows Kuminga well…
So this clown TownBindness is actually calling me an expert . Cause i was saying this long before all these guys making a living on basketball insight.
I must be a FrEAKIN genius lol LMAO😱😱
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Clueless fan. This why you are WAGONEERS ..🫣🤫
TownBindness —— more like TotalBlindness
When it comes to Kuminga ——
Key Aspects of the “Failure”:
Failed to Fit the System: Despite showcasing immense athleticism, Kuminga struggled to adapt to the Warriors’ cerebral, motion-based system. His inconsistent defensive play and limited passing were cited as factors preventing him from becoming a consistent part of Steve Kerr’s rotation.
Lack of Development/Trust: The relationship between Kuminga and the organization deteriorated due to a lack of consistent playing time and trust, with critics blaming both the coaching staff’s short leash and the player’s inability to maintain a high level of play.
The Trade: After years of trade speculation, the Warriors finally moved Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks, receiving Kristaps Porziņģis in a deal that was criticized as a sign of his low trade value after a turbulent four-season tenure.
Missed Opportunity: The 2021 #7 pick was viewed as a missed opportunity for the Warriors to add a consistent star player during Stephen Curry’s final years, with many labeling it a “disastrous” saga.
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This video from ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins discusses the failed relationship between Kuminga and the Warriors: